Dial Up the Dream

“This wonderful book touches the heart of the mother-daughter relationship during the journey to adulthood. It captures–beautifully and practically–the difficult task of separating, letting go, and, at the same time, remaining close. Such a gift to the world.” –Einat Nathan, parenting expert; author of My Everything: The Parent I Want to Be, the Children I Hope to Raise

“Dial Up the Dream helps mothers understand how best to support their daughters as they move from adolescence to adulthood. Each chapter is full of relatable stories, practical advice, and exercises to help moms bring the best version of themselves to their mother-daughter relationship. Breathe slower and deeper as Colleen O’Grady walks you through the steps to parent your daughter from a place of love–not fear–and, in the process, develop a closer and more meaningful connection. As a mother of two young adult daughters, I found this book to be insightful, enlightening, and reassuring.” –Jeannine Jannot, PhD, author of The Disintegrating Student: Struggling but Smart, Falling Apart, and How to Turn It Around

“Dial Up the Dream is a roadmap for moms who want the best for their daughters as they move from teen to adult. These can be confusing times. Moms wonder what their role is and stress if their teen is making the right choice for college and for their future. Moms can fall into the trap of thinking they know what’s best for their daughter. This book is full of practical tools to empower mom to best support her daughter to dial up her dream while maintaining a healthy relationship with her. Mom can rest knowing her daughter can tap into her truth and find a college and career that is authentic to her.” –Dr. Aviva Legatt, PCC, founder, Ivy Insight; author of Get Real and Get In: How to Get Into the College of Your Dreams by Being Your Authentic Self

“As mothers, we dream of being close with our grown daughters. We instinctively know that how we handle their teenage and young adult years sets the stage for this lifelong relationship–and whether we become a source of comfort or stress for them. In Dial Up the Dream, Colleen O’Grady offers a compassionate, empowering, and relevant guide to help moms of young adults become the friend, mentor, and cheerleader they need. This book offers powerful insight on how to help your daughter thrive after she leaves home and also step into the role of being her biggest fan. I highly recommend it.” –Kari Kampakis, mom of four girls; author of Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter; host of the Girl Mom Podcast

“This is a must-read for all parents on how to navigate the intense relationship that exists between mothers and daughters and how to tap into the potential of healthy and powerful connections that will last a lifetime. Colleen O’Grady has nailed what it takes to truly connect with your daughter during difficult times and how to triumph in the parenting relationship to ensure your daughter has a happy, independent life. As someone who works in college admissions, I recommend this book to ensure students and parents create and maintain healthy relationships during one of the more challenging parts of a teenager’s life, leaving home to go to college.” –Neha Gupta, founder, College Shortcuts

“Colleen O’Grady is the best kind of author, teacher, and therapist. The kind who has not only mastered the research and science, but has also been in the trenches of parenthood–both in her own life and in decades of experience working with patients. In Dial Up the Dream, Colleen navigates the complexity and hardship of letting go of your freedom-obsessed daughter while expertly guiding you to rediscover your own life. A must-read for any mom who is ready to open her heart and rediscover her truth.” –Christine Kane, author of The Soul-Sourced Entrepreneur: An Unconventional Success Plan for the Highly Creative, Secretly Sensitive & Wildly Ambitious

Colleen O’Grady is a family therapist, bestselling author, and top ranked parenting podcaster who is changing what’s possible for moms and their daughters. She holds a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Houston-Clear Lake and is an approved supervisor with the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. She has also been a mom in the trenches with her own 25-year-old daughter. She has a private practice in Houston, Texas.

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