{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"95: Finding Ease &amp; Joy in Parenting the College Process","description":"Many of us know how stressful this time can be. One big challenge is to step back and let your teen take the lead. It\u2019s natural to want to be involved in all stages of the admissions process to selecting the college, having a heavier hand in the student college application essays, etc. How do we as parents let go of those rigid expectations and meet our teen where they are at and what is best for them. Stacy Hernandez is a College Admissions Advisor and has been working on admissions since 1999. Stacy served as an Undergraduate Admissions Counselor at Johns Hopkins University and Northeastern University where she reviewed applications and recruited students around the country. Additionally, she has worked as a College Counselor in high schools in Colorado. In 2014, she opened an independent college admissions advising business called The Best U Admissions Advising where Stacy and her partners serve families from all over the world. Also, Stacy has transformational leadership coaching and intuitive background which allows her to support students to find their authenticity.  Help parents understand how they are influencing their teens and how that can impact their ability to self-discover Show up in curiosity for your teen and ask the important questions, allowing them to find their own answers Often times, parent\u2019s opinions are not helpful and can limit their teen\u2019s ability to explore what they truly want Parents need to be aware of their own fears in letting their teen go Helping your teen determine what they want in a school, their non-negotiables, goals, and interests Meeting their teens where they are at Tips to find ease in this process The college admissions process, what colleges are looking for, and what it takes to get into certain schools.  Sponsored by&amp;nbsp;EdGerety.com Resources  Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook Website: https:\/\/thebestu.net\/ The Blog: https:\/\/thebestu.net\/blogs\/ 1-Month Free Membership: https:\/\/thebestu.net\/membership\/. Use code TBUWELCOME at checkout to receive your first month of TBU Membership free and register for the webinar at no additional cost.  ","author_name":"Parents Navigating the Teen Years","author_url":"https:\/\/www.EdGerety.com\/Education\/Podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/32521027\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/32521027"}