The Launch Years: Preparing a child, and yourself, for their leaving
Lena Fairwood · narrated by Nora Crane
2026
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The last years before a child leaves home move faster than any that came before, full of small moments that suddenly feel like they are running out. This is a steady companion for that stretch: how to hand over responsibility a little at a time, which conversations matter more than any packing list, how to manage your own quiet grief, and how to let go in a way that keeps you close. Warm, honest, and reassuring.
18 chapters
- 1Setting Out5m
- 2Chapter 1: Welcome to the Launch Years15m
- 3Chapter 2: What Leaving Really Means14m
- 4Chapter 3: Why This Feels So Hard13m
- 5Chapter 4: Teaching the Everyday Skills They'll Need9m
- 6Chapter 5: Building Their Confidence, Not Just Their Resume13m
- 7Chapter 6: Talking So They'll Actually Listen15m
- 8Chapter 7: Letting Go a Little Each Day13m
- 9Chapter 8: Comfort Remedies for the Worried Heart12m
- 10Chapter 9: Keeping Your Own Life Full14m
- 11Chapter 10: Money Talks That Matter13m
- 12Chapter 11: Staying Close from a Distance14m
- 13Chapter 12: Handling the Hard Goodbye Day14m
- 14Chapter 13: Your Simple Launch Year Plan11m
- 15Chapter 14: When to Reach Out for Extra Help11m
- 16Coming to a Close4m
- 17About the Author2m
- 18Before You Close the Book1m
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