Parenting through transitions isn’t just about preparing your child for what’s next. It’s also about redefining your own role in the process. In this episode, Elaine and Melanie dive into the emotional shifts, mindset changes, and quiet growth moments that often go unseen. If you've ever wondered how to stay connected while letting go, or how to support your child without losing yourself, this conversation is for you.
What to expect in this episode:
- Why managing your own emotional baggage is crucial during your child's transitions
- How to spot and adjust hidden assumptions that may be holding your child back
- The role of communication and collaboration in fostering independence
- What it really means to “fail forward” and how to make space for it
- Why supporting your child doesn't mean micromanaging their success
About Melanie Sobocinski, Ph.D., PCC
Melanie is an ICF-certified ADHD coach who specializes in helping graduate students and professors thrive in academia. With lived experience as a struggling academic herself, Melanie first discovered the power of coaching during her dissertation and later used it to navigate the tenure track. Now a certified Sanity School® trainer and proud member of the ADHD community, she brings empathy, humor, and practical tools to her work. Melanie also is a parent to an ADHD++ teen, a recovering academic, and a passionate advocate for neurodivergent success.
Connect with Melanie
- Website: Dixon Life Coaching
Related Links:
- Shifting from Nagging to Collaborative Solutions
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-147-shifting-from-nagging-to-collaborative-solutions/id1565976964?i=1000643612846 - Why Sleep Is SO Hard for Neurospicy People (& what to DO about it)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep196-why-sleep-is-so-hard-for-neurospicy-people-what/id1565976964?i=1000683159184 - ADHD & Sleep pt 2: Getting Kids In & Out of Bed
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep198-adhd-sleep-pt-2-getting-kids-in-out-of-bed/id1565976964?i=1000685020072
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