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Ep, 192 Helping Kids Handle College Rejections
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🌟 New Podcast Episode: "Helping Kids Handle College Rejections" 🌟
Parents, are you navigating the emotional rollercoaster of college application season with your kids? This week’s episode is for you! 🎧💬
Rejection letters can be tough, but they’re also incredible opportunities for growth. In this episode, I share: ✅ How to support your child when they face rejection. ✅ Ways to help them process emotions in healthy, confident ways. ✅ The importance of modeling vulnerability and resilience.
🎯 Key Takeaways to Help Your Child Handle College Rejections:
- Acknowledge Their Feelings: Validate their emotions without trying to immediately “fix” them.
- Share Stories of Resilience: Talk about your own challenges and rejections to show setbacks are part of success.
- Model Positive Reactions: Avoid negative talk about the school or others who were accepted. Celebrate others’ wins!
- Encourage Reflection: Ask open-ended questions like, “What do you want to do next?” to help them look ahead.
- Remind Them of Their Worth: Rejection doesn’t define them. Confidence comes from knowing they’re more than one decision.
✨ Confidence isn’t about avoiding failure—it’s about embracing it as part of a vibrant, courageous life. Let’s show our kids how to move through disappointment with grace.
👉 Listen now and share with a fellow senior parent! 💖
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