Parenting adult children can be a joy and a challenge! My kids will get hurt, they will fall down, but I will be there to pick them up and always love them. It is no longer my job to discipline.
I Can’t “Turn You Over My Knee” ‘Cause You’re Over 18
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How Can I Learn a New Skill When my Brain is Supersaturated?
How can I learn a new skill when my brain is supersaturated? What does that mean anyhow? As an over 40 empty nester, am I somehow diminished in my capacity to learn?
I Thought Empty-Nesting Would Be Boring… Until I Took a Closer Look.
Not ready for the Denny’s Early Bird Special days, I began researching the Tampa Bay area for fun and active things to do. Oh boy, what did I get myself into! With so many things to explore, there is no way I could list them all. Empty Nesters take a look!
Grandson, Thank You for Distracting Me!
When asked your favorite distraction when life gets you down, what comes to your mind? There is only one answer for me...
How to Empty-Nest Like a Boss
I feel the best way to empty-nest is "like a boss", wouldn't you agree? My goal is to help as many as I can enter into this next phase in life without the depression so often accompanying the empty nest.
When the Empty Nest Becomes a Syndrome
Let us explore the difference between empty nesting and empty-nest syndrome and start thinking about what you can do to avoid it.
Flying Away from the Nest to Confront My Empty-Nesting Fears
My heart is prompted to write about my empty nesting fears during this global pandemic. Since the kids all went their separate ways, in fact, I have wondered who I could be other than Mom. I admit, it's a daunting thought and I have another half of my life to live!
Quarantined Mamas Need Encouragement
Quarantined Mamas need encouragement now more than ever. Here are 11 quotes of encouragement for the mothers of this pandemic.
Creating a Re-Do
Is God "re-doing" the Earth during this Global Pandemic?
Who Cares About Papillons?
This is a true story of a papillon conversion. And, who cares about papillons? Well, let me tell you! The papillon breed is a superior companion dog for the most feminine to the most masculine in all of us. Here is why...