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Preparing for Goodbye: What Every Parent Should Know Before Basic Training
Watch or listen above to an inspiring discussion with a parent who has walked this journey before—offering firsthand insight, encouragement, and practical guidance to those about to experience this emotional milestone. And be sure to sign up below for our upcoming event on July 30th!
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In this session, we’ll explore:
The Final Countdown: What really happens in the last few weeks before your child leaves—and how to prepare for it.
Navigating Emotions and Expectations: Understanding the rollercoaster of pride, fear, and letting go.
Communication Tips: How to make the most of your final conversations and what to expect once they’re gone.
How to Support Without Overstepping: Empowering your child’s independence while still being their biggest supporter.
Words of Wisdom from Experience: What our guest wishes they had known—and what they’d say to you now.
This event also includes a live Q&A session where you can ask your questions and hear advice from someone who’s been exactly where you are now. Whether your child leaves next week or next month, this is your chance to feel seen, supported, and more prepared.
To get the most out of this event, we encourage you to listen to our podcast episode,
“Preparing for Goodbye: What Every Parent Should Know Before Basic Training,” now available on the OCS Connect platform.
Register for our upcoming event involving this topic on July 30th @ 6:30pm Eastern
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