In this conversation, Kirsty and Amanda discuss the emotional challenges faced by parents during the transition of their children to boarding school. We explore the grief that accompanies this change, the impact on family dynamics, and the importance of community support.
Through personal anecdotes, we highlight the shared experiences of homesickness and the strategies that can help both parents and children cope with these feelings. In this conversation, we discuss the emotional challenges faced by parents when sending children to boarding school.
We chat about the themes of grief, the transition to empty nesting, and the importance of finding support systems. The discussion highlights coping strategies for parents, the significance of routines, and the evolving dynamics of family life as children grow and leave home.
Through personal stories and mutual experiences, we provide insights into managing the emotional rollercoaster of separation and the importance of community support.
Boarding Schools Expo: https://boardingexpo.com.au
Dumble Collective: https://dumblecollective.com.au
St Joseph’s College: https://boardingexpo.com.au/schools/st-josephs-college-hunters-hill/
Frensham: https://boardingexpo.com.au/schools/frensham/
ICPA: https://icpa.com.au
Keywords:
boarding school, grief, homesickness, parenting, family dynamics, support, emotional health, school transitions, community, coping strategies, empty nesting, coping strategies, emotional well-being, separation anxiety, school transition
Podcasts discussing grief:
The Ceremony of Leaving:
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/destination-boarding/id1640150764?i=1000576299542
Bec Austin:
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/destination-boarding/id1640150764?i=1000578604824
Richard Stokes:
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/destination-boarding/id1640150764?i=1000580123544
Boarding Expo 365 - 2024:
Academics, country kids and the art of encouragement: bridging the great divide
Student Panel: Bridging the Great Divide …lead up to, and managing boarding school
Boarding Expo 365 – 2023:
The emotional roller coaster of teen life in the boarding house : How do we support our child and boarding school staff?
Student Panel: Friendships and support within the boarding house.
Boarding Expo 365 – 2022:
The Value of Educational Opportunities for Rural & Remote Students – it’s a broad church we’re preaching from.
Panel Discussion: Building Communities away from the places we call home.
Articles:
https://boardingexpo.com.au/hidden-gems-for-parents-embracing-the-treasures-of-friendships-made/
https://boardingexpo.com.au/the-very-real-heartache-of-empty-nest-blues/
https://boardingexpo.com.au/the-inside-story-of-boarding-school-a-qa-with-buy-from-the-bush/
https://boardingexpo.com.au/the-advice-i-gave-my-sister-when-she-started-at-boarding-school/
https://boardingexpo.com.au/supporting-your-boarder-from-a-distance/
https://boardingexpo.com.au/why-boarding-school-is-an-education-for-life/
https://boardingexpo.com.au/making-the-most-of-time-together/
https://boardingexpo.com.au/transitioning-to-boarding-school/
https://boardingexpo.com.au/five-ways-to-stay-connected-to-your-teen-at-boarding-school/
https://boardingexpo.com.au/how-to-make-the-transition-to-boarding-school-easier/
https://boardingexpo.com.au/boarding-offers-a-community-of-support/