This Is Not What I Was Expecting

Pride, Pressure, and ‘What’s Next?’ After Graduation (The Part No One Talks About)

April 9, 2026·32 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

This week we discuss: What parents wish they had done earlier in high school Transition planning and graduation pathways Supports like OVR and how to access them The emotional shift when your child turns 18 Social challenges and independence after graduation Handling the “what’s next?” question Advice for parents entering this stage For one on one support at no cost to parents of children with behavior and mental health challenges in PA visit: https://www.paparentandfamilyalliance.org/one-on-one-helpFind out more about the PA Parent and Family Alliance and how you can support our work at https://www.paparentandfamilyalliance.org/donationTo access any tip sheets and booklets we talk about visit: https://www.paparentandfamilyalliance.org/helpfulresourcesTo be the first to know about our events, read stories of success from families raising children with mental health challenges and more sign up to join the Parent Alliance community: https://www.paparentandfamilyalliance.org/join-the-community

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