With the kids back in school during the days, stay at home moms and nannies of school aged children may find that they suddenly have lots of time on their hands. It’s not unusual for the excitement of the first day of school to quickly give way to feelings of loneliness. To alleviate that loneliness, here are five things you can do now that the kids are out of the house for several hours. Organize the house – Summertime is full of fun vacations and busy activities. It is not a great … [Read more...]
“5 Ways to Deal with Empty Nest”, Marcia Hall
October 23, 2013 by Team Celebration
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Empty Nest Syndrome – WOMEN in RECOVERY
November 11, 2012 by Team Celebration
'Empty nest syndrome' is a general feeling of grief and loneliness parents or guardians may feel when their children leave home to live on their own for the first time. Since a young adult moving out their parents' house is seen as a normal and healthy event, the symptoms of empty nest syndrome often go unrecognized ("Empty Nest Syndrome," 2010). For parents, this can result in depression, as well as a loss of purpose. When their children finally “leave the nest”, parents must begin to adjust … [Read more...]
