#107 - Waiting to Fail: Holding on to Hope

03/20/24 • 39 min

We recently received an email from a parent with a question. This mom was concerned that in spite of a number of supports, her son was struggling and not doing well. She could see far enough down the road to be fairly certain he was going to fail and she wondered whether failing was the only way he would realize that he needs to use his supports more fully. This mom wants to hold on to the hope that her son will come through - and she asks for some strategies to guide him. In this episode Vicki and Lynn do their best to share some of those strategies – along with some reassurance and hope.

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In this second crossover episode with a Facebook Live even hosted with cohost Elizabeth Hamblet, we were joined by Timothy L. Fields and Shereem Herndon-Brown, authors of The Black Family’s Guide to College Admissions now out in its second edition. Tim and Shereem shared how the book came to be, what’s new in the second edition, and touched on many topics including what makes a strong college essay, college choice and the college search process, and how and why parents can be drivers of the college admission process. You won’t want to miss this conversation.

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College Parent Central Podcast - #107 - Waiting to Fail: Holding on to Hope

Transcript

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Welcome to the College Parent Central Podcast . Whether your child is just beginning the college admission process or is already in college , this podcast is for you .

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You'll find food for thought and information about college and about navigating that delicate balance of guidance , involvement and knowing when to get out of the way . Join