<p>Graduation week has a way of swallowing you whole if you let it. Rick and Clancy have been through it and they&#39;re headed into it again.</p><p>The logistics are real. Multiple ceremonies, ticket limits, restaurant reservations, parking, accessibility for grandparents. Get that handled early and you can actually be there when your kid walks across the stage.</p><p>Because what can get lost in the chaos... your graduate is saying goodbye to four years of their life. They need space for that, even when you&#39;ve traveled across the country to be there. The parents who enjoy graduation are the ones who planned enough to let go.</p><p>The Loud Quiet book, The Loud Quiet: Love, Laughter and Life in the Empty Nest, is available on Amazon. Rick and Clancy share their full graduation week story with Tanner in the book.https://amzn.to/4cKyp0c (Amazon affiliate link)</p><p>If you&#39;re navigating graduation season and want to compare notes, this is the place to do it.https://www.facebook.com/groups/theloudquiet</p><p>🎧 Find all episodes, podcast apps, and YouTube links here:https://www.theloudquiet.com</p><p>CHAPTERS </p><p>00:00 When One Graduation Became Three</p><p>01:44 Mining the Parent Pages</p><p>05:41 Dress for Both Extremes</p><p>07:22 Restaurant Reservations and Thinking Beyond the Bubble</p><p>10:18 Accessibility and Mobility Planning</p><p>13:07 Kleenex and Portable Chargers</p><p>14:54 Parking, Satellite Images and Hidden Hacks</p><p>16:37 Book Hotels a Year Out</p><p>19:10 Give Your Graduate Room to Say Goodbye</p><p>21:31 Be Present, Not Behind a Screen</p><p>22:39 Flexibility and the Non-Negotiables</p><p>24:54 The Small Stuff That Doesn&#39;t Matter</p><p><br></p><p>Want to be a guest on The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living?Send Rick and Clancy Denton a message on PodMatch:https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/theloudquiethost</p><p>Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and guests and should not be taken as legal, financial, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified attorney, financial advisor, or other professional regarding your specific situation. The opinions expressed by guests are solely theirs and do not necessarily represent the views or positions of the host(s).</p>