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Lessons From My First Time Sending A Child Off To College

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By Aila Malik
| NewsBreak
By Aila Malik, 17 hours ago College Send-Off Lessons Last summer, I did something I thought I’d be ready for: I dropped my first child off at college. I had the spreadsheets and to-do lists. I even built a checklist called “The Foundational F’s” to help our family prepare (Faith, Family, Fitness, Focus, Finances, Fun.) But nothing prepared me for the emotions.
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Lessons From My First Time Sending A Child Off To College

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By Aila Malik
| India Currents Verified
Last summer, I did something I thought I’d be ready for: I dropped my first child off at college. I had the spreadsheets and to-do lists. I even built a checklist called “The Foundational F’s” to help our family prepare (Faith, Family, Fitness, Focus, Finances, Fun.) But nothing prepared me for the emotions.
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College Send-Off Lessons: Wisdom from a First-Time Experience

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By Aila Malik
| Medium
Dropping your kid off at college for the first time is an emotional rollercoaster that mixes excitement, anxiety, pride, and a bit of heartbreak. The experience brings many realizations and logistical challenges, and it can be overwhelming to balance all the emotions while also ensuring everything is in place for a smooth transition.
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