Not every young adult follows a path from point A to point B after high school, and that might be the key to growth. In this episode, we will explore how parents can support complex kids during one of life’s most uncertain transitions. From building trust to stepping back at the right time, this conversation challenges traditional ideas of success and opens the door to something more meaningful.
What to expect in this episode:
- Why traditional post-high school paths don’t work for everyone
- The power of strengths-based reflection and active listening
- Reasons failure is a key part of development and how to reframe it
- What structured and unstructured gap years can actually teach your child
- The parents’ role in shifting ownership while staying supportive
About Caitlin Garman
Caitlin is the director of admissions and outreach at BroadFutures, where she leads recruitment efforts and manages the admissions process for young neurodivergent interns. With a rich background in education and mental health, Caitlin has worked as a teacher, school social worker, clinical manager, and transition coordinator, including time with KIPP Charter Schools. She is deeply committed to helping young people with diverse learning needs access meaningful opportunities and build choice-filled lives. Caitlin holds a bachelor’s in Communications and Psychology from George Washington University and a master’s in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania. Originally from Baltimore, she now lives in Northern Virginia with her husband and two children.
Connect with Caitlin:
- Website: BroadFutures
- LinkedIn: Caitlin Garman
Related Links:
- Parenting Emerging Adults
https://tinyurl.com/bdeswuc7 - Anxiety 101: Letting Go Of Expectations
https://tinyurl.com/37tb6ehe - If They Would Just ... Guiding Kids to Take Ownership of Their Own Agenda
https://tinyurl.com/4p3raazk - Helping Young Adults Get Back on Track
https://tinyurl.com/447ek9fx - My Teen Is So Smart, but Is Not YET Ready For College interview with Judith Bass, CEP
https://tinyurl.com/6uzhs48w
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