“My son is starting college in the fall. I assumed I would learn everything I needed to know by asking a few friends questions. When I attended Jody’s group I had no idea what to expect and it turned out to be an invaluable experience. I learned important details about housing, meal plans, travel to and from school, schedules, etc. I found that talking with other mothers going through the same process was extraordinarily helpful. I highly recommend this to any mother who wants to be as informed as possible about how to make their child’s journey to college as satisfying and successful as possible. We learn so much about how to take care of our babies, but we don’t learn anything about how to prepare for our babies leaving home.”

“The Speaking Space has been such an important part of our college process. Sharing my thoughts in a warm safe environment has been incredibly insightful and helpful. Jody is organized, supportive and has been able to lead our group to bond and share in such a special way. It made getting my daughter and myself emotionally ready for her move to college so much easier. Taking a child to college is such an emotional journey and I feel so blessed that I had the support of The Speaking Space.”

“Jody is very dedicated to the women in her group and very caring. She was so insightful and knowledgeable about the feeling that may come up for our kids as well as for us. We talked quite a bit about the whole moving process, the contact we can expect from our kids during the first year and some ways to help us get through our kids being gone. Helpful hints about reservations for airfare and hotel were really helpful and important to know. Jody thanks for you continued support and guidance as my friend and mentor during this very emotional life transition!”

“Jody’s group was such a great experience for me. I didn’t really know what to expect when it began. Through wonderful and insightful speakers that Jody brought in to share their knowledge, and through Jody’s wisdom and experience, I feel that I have the support I need to move more smoothly through this transition our family is about to go through. This group came at a perfect time for me. I hope that even though our children are off to college that we can continue to meet. I’m not ready for it to end. We’re just getting started.”