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SEEd & Growth is your go-to podcast for insightful conversations and expert perspectives on the pressing issues shaping education today. Designed for parents, educators, and community members, each episode explores the challenges and opportunities that influence student academic success — from curriculum changes and equity in education to mental health, technology, and community engagement. Our mission is to empower families and communities with the knowledge and tools they need to support students in thriving both in and out of the classroom. Tune in, stay informed, and help plant the seeds for lifelong learning and growth.
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Sunday Jun 01, 2025
Parents, They Are Headed Off to College, Are You Okay?
Sunday Jun 01, 2025
Sunday Jun 01, 2025
As backpacks are traded for suitcases and acceptance letters turn into move-in dates, parents are left navigating a quiet yet powerful transition. In this episode of SEEd & Growth, Dr. Jacqui Virgil opens the conversation that too often goes unspoken: How are parents really doing when their children head off to college?
Through the lens of lived experience and educational insight, Dr. Virgil explores:
- The emotional and psychological shifts parents encounter
- Ways to support your child’s independence without losing your sense of self
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Practical tools for navigating grief, joy, and uncertainty in healthy ways
Whether you’re sending your first child or your last off to college, this episode offers a safe space to reflect, regroup, and grow. Because this season isn’t just about their next chapter—it’s about yours too.