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
Category: empty nesting
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!
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!
Finding My Purpose in Life Again
My purpose for years was to take care of my family in every way possible and that chapter is basically finished. All four kids are adults and I have the chance to be me again. But who am I? Join me on this journey to discovery and possibly you will learn a thing or two as well!