The Joy of Letting Go: Releasing Your Teen into Real Life in the Big World, by Vicki Caruana {a book review}

About the book

With readings of encouragement and inspirational quotes, this devotional helps parents prepare their hearts for their children’s independence, whether their kids are just starting kindergarten or graduating from college.

Parents let go of their children every day, even in ways they don’t realize. The 52 devotional readings within shine a light on all the times readers have loosened their grip on their children and encourages them to continue to let go in life-giving ways. Written by a parenting and education expert, The Joy of Letting Go will comfort and inspire parents in all seasons of parenting.

What I thought about the book

As a mom of four: 2 grown and in their 20s, and 2 in their teens, I know all about the "joy" of letting go. Yes, I know that we, as parents, are supposed to be working ourselves out of a job, but it still is the hardest thing in the world, at least for me, to do. Yet, it truly is a joy to see the wonderful young people they have become, are becoming.

The Joy of Letting Go is truly a must-read for any parent with teens who are on the verge of embarking on the independent journey into the wide world beyond the shelter of home. You'll find encouragement, and advice, shared in an easy, lighthearted way.

About the author

Dr. Vicki Caruana is the author of 20 books and the blog Apples & Chalkdust—named after her bestselling book that has touched the lives of a million educators around the world. Caruana is one of four parenting experts on "Starting Points," Focus on the Family’s parenting DVD series. Formerly a public school teacher and a homeschooling mom, Vicki is now an assistant professor of education at Mount Saint Mary College in New York. She lives with her station wagon loving husband, Chip, in Newburgh, New York and has two grown sons in Colorado Springs.

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Disclosure: I received a free review copy of this book from Litfuse Publicity in order to give you my honest opinion.

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