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
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Rules and Regulations When Your Child Flies
Having your child fly alone can be nerve wracking enough, so calm your nerves and exercise some precautions before sending them on a flight. The following are some rules and regulations, as well as suggestions for when your child flies alone:When you book the plane ticket, try … [Read more...] about Rules and Regulations When Your Child Flies
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
Parenting Your Own Way; Making Your Own Style
Many parents look into the different parenting styles and feel like they can’t be defined or put in a category. This is very true. There are so many varieties of parenting that it may be hard to settle into one.It is still a good idea to look into the different parenting styles … [Read more...] about Parenting Your Own Way; Making Your Own Style
Things You Can Do to Cope with an Empty Nest
When your child leaves home it can be a time of mixed feelings. You may feel relief at the prospect of no longer having the phone ring off the hook, or the fights about curfew, and sad at the thought of seeing someone you have devoted so much of your life to walk out the door. … [Read more...] about Things You Can Do to Cope with an Empty Nest
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to