Getting Your Child (and Yourself) Ready to Launch After Graduation

Something that caught me off guard last year was how hard it hit me that my oldest was graduating from our homeschool and would be leaving in a matter of days, instead of years. Whether your kids are still little, about to start high school, or if graduation is right around the corner, the thought of your baby leaving is likely something that tugs on your heart strings and, if you're not careful, can threaten to steal your peace. As a mom who is currently standing in that strange space between "done with school" and actually launching into the world with my second oldest now, I have caught myself wondering if he's really ready. And the answer is that, he's as already as I've been able to make him.  And now with two boys leaving my home, what I've come to realize is that the real question is…am I ready?  Preparing your child, and yourself, for their eventual "launching" into adulthood is what I'm diving into in this week's Happy, Holy Mama Podcast episode.  Because, one of the hardest parts of homeschooling isn't teaching our children. It's learning how to gradually let them go. The truth is, they will have gaps.  We all have them.  And thankfully God is not asking you to create a flawless adult before graduation. He's asking you to prepare them to the best of your ability, and then trust HIM with your child when you can no longer be there for every moment. We'll talk about: The evolution of your relationship with your graduating teen How to stop letting fear about the future steal the time you still have together today The shift from teaching to mentoring/consulting as your children become young adults How to support your teen without over-coaching, over-planning, or taking responsibility for choices that belong to them If you're navigating the emotions of raising teens, preparing a graduate for the next chapter, or simply wondering how to hold both sadness and hope at the same time, then grab your earbuds and join me for this honest conversation about trusting God, releasing control, and preparing both your child and yourself for the beautiful, and exciting, next season ahead! Join me here for: Getting Your Child (and Yourself) Ready to Launch After Graduation. Then come work with me HERE! Get your FREE Happy, Holy Homeschool Blueprint HERE!