Five For Friday: Launching Your Kid to College
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From around the web, here are five articles and blog posts to accompany our latest episode, Launching Your Kid to College. We think you'll find them very encouraging this weekend!
They Grow Up and Leave Home - Lee Binz
Lee Binz counsels homeschoolers on getting their kids to college, but she also has some very wise words to share about how to leave them there on move-in weekend. Her "5-Year Plan" at the end of the article is worth its weight in gold.
Ten Tips For Saying Goodbye to Your College-Bound Child - Linda Lowen
"Keep reminding yourself that it's not your college experience or your decision to make - it's your child's."
Saying Goodbye to a New College Student - Lisa Belkin
Lisa Belkin's essay on saying goodbye to her son as she left him at college is beautiful and highly relatable for any mom of a child grown and leaving home.
6 Survival Tips For Parents of New College Students - Lisa Thompson
Your student has moved in, college classes have started, and you're left wondering what the best way to support her might be. Lisa Thompson gives 6 great ideas that help both both parents and student adjust to college life.
Kendra's Care Package Pinterest Board - Kendra Fletcher
HomeschoolingIRL's own Kendra has a mom who sent amazing care packages, and as Nate went off to college this year, she began a Pinterest board to help her put together care packages that rock!
What resonates with you this week?
Are all of the extra-curricular activities wearing you out? Do you find it difficult to know when to say no to all of the good things your family could be involved in?
Join us for this episode of Homeschooling in Real Life as we talk with one homeschooling family that pulled the plug on all of the things that were keeping them away from the peace they desired and learned some valuable lessons in the process.