Protecting your child and trusting God with them are not the same thing.

In this episode, I share the hardest thing I did all summer: sending my daughter, Hannah, to camp for a full week—with zero phone contact, power outages, a washed-out bridge, and an extra night away. As a mother whose first baby, Kyle Reese, was stillborn, surrendering control and stepping back did not come easy.

Listen in as I share the anxiety of the silence, the joy of watching Hannah return transformed and confident, and the lesson I had to learn the hard way: the very space we are most afraid to give our children is often the exact room they need to grow.

In this episode, we cover:

• Protection vs. Surrender: The difference between praying over your kids and truly trusting God with them.
• The Gift of Space: How independence creates room for middle schoolers to build confidence, deep friendships, and their own relationship with God.
• Reframing Motherhood: Moving from constant guardian to watching your daughter become your friend.

Resources & Links: Not sure if your student is ready to take their next big step independently? Take the Clarity Quiz to get an honest read on where your child is ready to lead on their own and where they still need you close by.

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