Holding On, Letting Go: Thriving in the Next Chapter of Parenting

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Sun, Mar 15, 2026 | 4:40 PM - 5:10 PM

Venue: LZR

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When parents face their children leaving home, we’ve long called it the dreaded empty nest. But instead of an ending, join us as we reframe this transition as an “open door,” helping parents let kids go while holding them close. ● Speakers: ○ Kim Holderness, Chief Executive Officer of Holderness Family Productions ○ Penn Holderness, Chief Executive Officer of Holderness Family Productions ○ Gretchen Rubin, Author and Host of the Happier with Gretchen Rubin Podcast https://www.shemedia.com/sxsw-2026

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