Are you the parent or caregiver for a soon-to-be high school graduate? If so, have you prepared your student for high school graduation? Is she ready for college and beyond? Likely, there are still some skills that she needs to learn! Some of the areas you might address include: keeping tidy; identity theft awareness; money management; staying safe; physical health; nutrition; time management; transportation; social skills; and social media savvy.
If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed with all you need to pass along, you might enjoy my new Off You Go! Success Cards.
These handy cards will help you assess her readiness and teach her how to be an independent and successful student when she leaves your nest. Here are a few tips from the cards:
Want to learn 48 more tips? Check out the cards by clicking here! These also make fabulous graduation gifts.
This colorful, whimsical set of 52 cards allows you to work at your own pace. Some parents like to tackle one task per week for a full year leading up to the start of college. Others prefer to review them over the summer months before leaving for college. Whatever your timing, these handy cards are sure to make your student feel confident about branching off on his own in August. Set your student up for college success!
This product was recently endorsed by Julie Lythcott-Haims, New York Times bestselling author of How to Raise an Adult! I also highly recommend this book if you are the parent of a high school student. High school graduation is right around the corner, and these make great graduation gifts as well!
I also recommend visiting the Grown and Flown website and parent Facebook group. It’s a great resource full of articles about parenting, college applications, readiness, and college transitions. Check it out! It is so nice to have an online support group as you get ready to launch your kids out into the world.