As our children take the huge step into adult learning and perhaps in some cases leaving home, it is very easy as parents to feel completely helpless, this is completely normal and to be expected. We can take comfort in the fact that each and every parent has been through the same emotional roller-coaster.
Our children have become young adults who seek to reach their full potential; they will always need Mum and Dad to act as their advocates but we need to give them the freedom to develop and learn and that means trusting them and trusting the people who care for them
Our children are unique but very often the situations they face in transition from child to adult are very similar, that’s why as parents we can help each other. The best type of advice you can receive is from someone who has been through a similar situation. Our aim is to offer practical advice and informal support to each other.