Parents Education Corner: The K-12 Launch to Independence Is the Goal
It's already July, and many of us are wondering why summer seems to be flying by. When I look at my own children, it feels like just yesterday they were toddlers. Now they are grown men, and my husband and I are incredibly proud of the young adults they've become.
At the same time, we are amazed at how quickly 20-plus years have passed. They are mostly independent, and
that's exactly the goal, isn't it? Yes, it is!
Helping our children successfully launch into independence is paramount, and it shouldn't be an easy journey. I often remind my sons that there isn't a single parenting handbook that guarantees success. We do our best, striving to get it right more often than not. With the new school year — and future school years — on the horizon, I wanted to share some valuable resources for parents to explore or perhaps even while enjoying a vacation.
Resources:
● The Virginia Department of Education website: https://www.doe.virginia.gov/parents-students/parent-resources/news-updates
● The National PTA: https://www.pta.org/
● Virginia PTA: https://vapta.org/
These resources offer excellent information tailored for all families, including our military families.
Cherish these moments with your children; these truly are the good old days.
