May 2026

#227 3 Ways Well-Meaning Parents Hurt Independence (Without Realizing It)

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What if the biggest obstacle to a young adult’s independence isn’t lack of support, but too much of the wrong kind? In this episode, Lisa Marker-Robbins explores the subtle ways well-meaning parents can unintentionally undermine ownership and agency as their teens and young adults prepare for life after high school or college.  She explains why […]

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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker-Robbins  00:00 You’re trying to help your child make rounded, informed decisions about their future. And if you’re honest, it’s not always clear what your role is supposed to be. Am I right? I’ve been there before. Should you step in and

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#226 What Your “On Track” Child Might Be Missing

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What if students who seem “on track” are actually headed in the wrong direction? In this solo episode, Lisa Marker-Robbins challenges the traditional focus on grades, college acceptance, and achievement, revealing why these milestones often create a false sense of progress. She explains how families unintentionally prioritize the wrong finish line, leading students to graduate

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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker-Robbins You’re trying to support your child well. You’re staying on top of deadlines. You want their performance to be strong. You’re thinking about the opportunities in front of them and everything that has to happen to set them up for what

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#225 The Real Deadline for Choosing a College Major (What Families Often Miss) Transcript

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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker-Robbins I get this question all the time, if you have a college bound team, do they actually need to decide on their college major as it relates to applications and timing? My simple answer is, by August 1 heading into the

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#225 The Real Deadline for Choosing a College Major (What Families Often Miss)

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What if the real college major deadline isn’t when applications are submitted, but when students should be prepared to demonstrate direction? In this solo episode, Lisa Marker-Robbins explains why college-bound students need to be ready to show direction by August 1, when applications open, and majors must be selected. She breaks down why waiting creates

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