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Lee Binz

Wednesday, 26 February 2020

The Psychology of Letting Go (with a Success Story)

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Letting go is tough. It's even tougher when you are a homeschool parent. Being with our children 24 hours a day provides its struggles, yes, but it provides such great joy, as well! There can be success along the way. Joyce and I have worked together for years as part of my Gold Care Club, getting all her homeschool records tidy. It was by far one of the most challenging situations I've seen. Her daughter had...

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4 Critical Legal Documents Parent Need Before College

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After all there years of parenting, it's a shock to the system to realize you need to get your child's permission in writing to discuss their health, ...

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We Raise Successful Adults, Then Let Go

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I notice that my close friends are dealing with children going off for college, and that letting go stage is so difficult! I'm also "letting go" too! My son and daughter-in-law in Cambodia for a two week trip to provide Vacation Bible School with Cambodia Border Ministry. Please pray for my adult kids - it's so weird to have them gone! Prayers for safety and health are particularly appreciated - since I'm the mom and a nurse!But...

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Letting Go of Teaching

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High school is a good time to let go of the idea of "teaching" everything. What's important is that the students "learn". Sometimes that will mean finding self-teaching curriculum and allowing them to learn without your help. But sometimes "not teaching" really means letting go!If your child loves something, and you see that it is your child's area of specialization, then you don't have to have control over it. Let your child experience and enjoy learning...