It is natural for parents to devote so much of their lives to their children that they forget how to be themselves. They sacrifice so much that they start to have feelings of loneliness and emptiness when their children leave the nest. Tip # 1 - Accept the inevitableYou know it's … [Read more...] about Five Easy Ways to Overcome Depression from an Empty Nest
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Five Simple Ways to Deal with Empty Nest Syndrome
If you are like most parents, having your last child leave the home is a relief, but you may also be struck with sadness. You and your spouse suddenly are thrust into a quiet home and many people struggle getting on with the next phase of their life. Sadly the rate of divorce … [Read more...] about Five Simple Ways to Deal with Empty Nest Syndrome
Working Out Feelings While Coping With Empty Nest Syndrome
Here are some common feelings, and things you can do before your kids leave and after to work the feelings out and enjoy having an empty nest instead of lamenting it:Sadness: To work this feeling out you want to recognize before your child ever leaves that it will be a loss. How … [Read more...] about Working Out Feelings While Coping With Empty Nest Syndrome
Avoiding Empty Nest-Induced Divorce
When your kids leave home your life changes, and many people develop what is called empty nest syndrome. The really bad part, however, is that many long-term married couples divorce one another after the kids leave home and they have an empty nest. The good news is that if you … [Read more...] about Avoiding Empty Nest-Induced Divorce
Top Tips for Coping With An Empty Nest
Here are the typical symptoms of people who struggle with an empty nest, and suggestions for coping with each of them:Sadness: It is totally natural to be sad when your children leave home. Both moms and dads can experience deep levels of sadness. You may be sad that your child … [Read more...] about Top Tips for Coping With An Empty Nest
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