309: Life After High School (Getting Ready For The Application Process)

309: Life After High School (Getting Ready For The Application Process)

Author: Impactful Parent May 10, 2025 Duration: 48:34
Life After High School (Getting Ready For The Application Process) Getting ready for life after high school doesn’t have to be stressful! Tools like Loper, a free app that helps students explore options for continuing their education after high school in a personalized and engaging way, can make your journey easier! Meet Sam Bernstein, the co-founded of Loper, as he gives parents practical advice for the college application process! Discover answers to questions like: -When should parents start talking to their children about college and career exploration? -What are some of the most common mistakes parents make when starting college or career conversations? -How can parents encourage exploration and early preparation without making every activity feel like it’s about building a résumé? -What are some meaningful steps students can take in 9th or 10th grade to set themselves up for future success—and how can parents support that without taking over? -What should parents of juniors expect over the next 12 months as their child moves closer to applying to college? -What are some resources parents can turn to if they’re feeling lost about how to guide their kids through this process? Rate, Review, & Subscribe! ”I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my parenting journey better!”  <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people — just like you!!! Rate with five stars, and select ”Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not subscribed, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Subscribe now! What to do next: Get The Impactful Parent App! Everything you need in your parenting journey in one spot! Available on the Android Play Store and the Apple Store. Search Impactful Parent (direct links listed above under Links in Episode). Follow The Impactful Parenton social media if you don’t already! Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, & Pinterest Subscribe to the PODCAST  Check out the official website of The Impactful Parent for FREE RESOURCES, parenting classes, mom’s groups, and so much more! Click here to check it out! Discover how you can work with Kristina!  Sign up for a FREE 30-minute discovery call! Click here to find a time that works best for you! Bottom Line... I am here for YOU!  Contact me at theimpactfulparent@gmail.com

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Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Parenting Tips, Resources and Strategies for Moms and Dads of Children, & Teenagers: Impactful Parenting
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258: Helping Kids That Want To Fit In [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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257: Does Seeing Kids Outside Seem Unusual To You? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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256: What Parents Need To Know About Fentanyl [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:04
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255: A Dad's Perspective on Parenting. Meet Rodrigo Bravo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:29
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253: How to Motivate a Lazy Teenager [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:52
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252: Help! My Son Want To Wear A Dress [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:44
Help! My Son Want To Wear A Dress You are not alone. ❤️ More kids and teens are expressing themselves in non-traditional ways, and many parents 🧡don’t know what to do 💛are not sure how to respond 💚are scared, worried, co…
251: How To Reconnect With Your Child [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:21
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250: How Parents Unintentionally Hurt Their Child's Self-Esteem [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:11
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