Supporting your child as they start university?
You don't have to do it alone
Practical, psychology-informed support for parents navigating their child's transition to university and independent adult life
Helpful Tips - Practical Guidance - Created by Transition Specialists
Are You Ready for Your Child's Next Chapter - And Yours Too?
The university transition is huge for them and for you.
Join Our Free Webinar on Tuesday July 21st at 6pm
and discover how to navigate it with confidence (not overwhelm)
If any of the following sounds familiar, you're in the right place...Â
You're proud and excited for your child, but also a bit anxious
You're not sure how much to step in..... or step back
You worry about their wellbeing, confidence, or coping skills
You want to support them without adding pressure
You're navigating your own emotions about this big change too
When your child starts university, it's a transition for the whole family.
It's completely normal to feel a mix of pride, worry, sadness and uncertainty.
We are here to help you understand what's changing, how to best support your child and how to look after yourself through this new chapter.
Support Designed Especially For Parents of First-Year Students
These resources are created specifically for parents whose son or daughter is about to start university
Everything here is practical, compassionate and based on evidence based research approaches and the real-world experience. Helping you to support your child while encouraging healthy independence and looking after yourself at the same time.
Start With The Parents' Transition Quiz
A quick, free quiz to help you reflect on how prepared you feel for your child's move to university - and where a little extra guidance could help.
Understand your parenting style during this transition
Identify areas where your child may need more support
Learn how to balance support and independence
Discover areas to focus on to ease the transition journey
Discover an overall transition preparedness score, a snapshot in time of how prepared you feel right now
The Quiz takes less than 5 minutes and is free and confidential, only you see the results.
THEN
If you’d like more than a score, the Stepping Into University With Confidence: A Parents & carers Guide turns your results into simple, practical next steps so you can provide appropriate and timely support adjusting to this next life stage without the overwhelm.
Register for the Upcoming Parents' Webinar
A supportive, practical webinar exploring how to navigate this summer of transition with confidence and calm
What is going on for your child now.
Understanding transitions: Introducing a framework to guide you all through this period of change
Ideas for preparing for results day - emotionally and practically
Looking after yourself over the summer too!
Ideal if you'd like a guided introduction to supporting your child through this transition
You're in Safe Hands
Introducing the founders of Successful Transitions
Successful Transitions has been created by Louise Wiles and Elizabeth Gillies who both hold academic qualifications in psychology and have many years of experience supporting people through life's transitions.
Their approach combines evidence based research, coaching and practical tools to help you feel more confident, capable and in control as you start this new chapter.
Extra Support & Inspiration
THE Podcast
Conversations and practical advice about change, wellbeing, confidence and supporting people through major life transitions
The Blog
Helpful articles on starting university, parenting through change and managing personal and family periods of transition
Are You A Student Looking For Guidance & Support?
If you are preparing to start university we have dedicated resources and support just for you.
Click on the link below to learn more and take the Student University Transition Quiz
Ready to Feel More Confident About This Next Chapter?
However you're feeling about your child starting university, support is here to help you navigate it well
Drop us a line
TW10 6SE
United Kingdom
