The Best Advice I Ever Got About Being a Senior Parent Came From My Senior Son

It was just a few weeks into the school year. He had already had his last first football practice, his last first game, the senior breakfast, and the senior drape pictures. All the milestones were coming fast, and each one felt like a little goodbye wrapped in celebration.

I thought I was handling it pretty well.

Every “last” came with a subtle, emotional punch

Sure, I’d already cried behind my sunglasses on the first day. I choked up during senior night pre-game announcements and teare...