Parents, They Are Headed Off to College, Are You Okay?

As backpacks are traded for suitcases and acceptance letters turn into move-in dates, parents are left navigating a quiet yet powerful transition. In this episode of SEEd & Growth, Dr. Jacqui Virgil opens the conversation that too often goes unspoken: How are parents really doing when their children head off to college?   Through the lens of lived experience and educational insight, Dr. Virgil explores: The emotional and psychological shifts parents encounter Ways to support your child’s independence without losing your sense of self Practical tools for navigating grief, joy, and uncertainty in healthy ways Whether you’re sending your first child or your last off to college, this episode offers a safe space to reflect, regroup, and grow. Because this season isn’t just about their next chapter—it’s about yours too.