Time to Grow

Discover the secrets to supporting your child's college journey while nurturing your own growth.

Embarking on the journey of sending your child off to college can be both exhilarating and nerve-wracking. Dr. Jessica R. Pelfrey, drawing from her extensive 20-year experience in counseling and education, offers a comprehensive guide to help parents navigate this pivotal transition with confidence and grace.

In Time to Grow, Dr. Pelfrey presents a unique blend of practical advice, emotional support, and interactive tools tailored specifically for parents whose children are venturing into the world of higher education for the first time. From managing expectations to fostering open communication and self-care, this book serves as a daily companion, offering invaluable insights and encouragement throughout the academic year.

With nuggets of wisdom gleaned from her personal journey as a first-generation college student and professional interactions with thousands of freshmen and their families, Dr. Pelfrey provides guidance on aligning expectations, understanding institutional dynamics, and initiating meaningful conversations with your college-bound child.

Time to Grow isn't just a resource—it's a toolkit. Through journaling prompts, stress-relieving activities, and space for reflection, parents are invited to explore their own emotions, navigate change, and cultivate a sense of gratitude amidst the inevitable challenges of letting go.

Time to Grow also equips parents with practical planning tools, including a customizable academic calendar, institution-specific deadline trackers, and monthly to-do lists, ensuring they stay organized and proactive in supporting their child's academic journey.

Inside Time to Grow you will find:

    * Practical Advice: Align expectations and initiate crucial conversations with your college-bound child.
    * Emotional Support: Navigate the ups and downs of sending your child off to college with confidence and grace.
    * Interactive Tools: Journaling prompts, stress-relieving activities, and planning tools to foster self-awareness and organization.
    * Expert Insights: Drawn from Dr. Pelfrey's 20 years of experience in counseling and education.
    * Customizable Planning: Academic calendar, deadline trackers, and to-do lists tailored for parents supporting their child's college journey.
    * Holistic Approach: Balancing emotional well-being, practical organization, and parental support throughout the first year of college.

As your child embarks on this transformative experience, Time to Grow stands as a beacon of support, empowering parents to embrace this new chapter with resilience, positivity, and unwavering love. Here's to the success of your child and your own journey of growth as a parent.

Prepare for the journey ahead and embrace the adventure of your child's college years. Get your copy of Time to Grow today and start on this transformative experience with confidence and grace.

From the Author:
Hi - My name is Dr. Jessica R. Pelfrey. If you have a student that is starting college in Fall 2024, I hope you will take this opportunity to let my 20 years of experience guide you over the coming year. This book is a journal, daily planner, advice column, to-do list, and counseling session all rolled into one. These pages come from my unique perspective as a first-generation college student who went on to earn degrees in psychology, counselor education, and educational leadership, alongside years of professional interaction with thousands of college freshmen and their parents.