Dr. Vicki Caruana is the author of 20 books and the blog Apples &amp; 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.

__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.

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.

Vicki Caruana

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Introduction

Day 1: Degrees of Separation

Day 2: Do I Stay or Do I Go?

Day 3: I Can Do It All by Myself!

Day 4: Big Brother (Mother) Is Watching

Day 5: Alma Mother

Day 6: Lord, Shut My Mouth!

Day 7: Mother’s Curse

Day 8: What’s for Dinner?

Day 9: Financial Aid

Day 10: Careful Preparation

Day 11: Free Rangers

Day 12: Send Them Packing

Day 13: The Chick That Fell Out of the Nest

Day 14: First-Job Frustrations

Day 15: Milestones or Millstones?

Day 16: Freedom Isn’t Free

Day 17: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back

Day 18: Work in Progress

Day 19: Letting Go, Giving In, and All the Rest

Day 20: Learning How to Shift

Day 21: Riding the Bus with My Siblings

Day 22: Lifeblood

Day 23: On My Honor, I Will Do My Best

Day 24: Do Not Enter

Day 25: Catch and Release

Day 26: Mom, I Blew My Head!

Day 27: My Son and I Don’t Wear the Same Size

Day 28: Positive Ease

Day 29: Sunday Best

Day 30: Unmasked

Day 31: Picky Eaters

Day 32: Storyteller

Day 33: Homework

Day 34: The Fall of “Just You and Me” Days

Day 35: Baggage Claim

Day 36: Twilight Time

Day 37: Hot Rods

Day 38: Telling the Truth in Love

Day 39: Neverland

Day 40: Playing the Long Game

Day 41: Driving Miss Daisy

Day 42: Sleeping Giant

Day 43: Boot-Camp Basics

Day 44: Nearsightedness

Day 45: Camp Wannabegone

Day 46: Seeking a Second Opinion

Day 47: Out of Sight, Out of Your Mind!

Day 48: The Launch Cycle

Day 49: It’s the Climb

Day 50: Don’t Worry; Be Happy

Day 51: When the Leader Lets Go

Day 52: The Grass Is Always Greener 

Bible Credits

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.

\["For parents wanting to raise empowered children","This book helps you let your children be ready for the world","An inspiration way to help you raise strong, independent children"\]

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