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Empty Nester, what do I want to be when I grow up...

06/23/2005
By Anonymous Mom | I am an empty nester who loves being a mom. I don't love my career anymore and now I have to figure out "What DO I WANT TO BE WHEN I GROW UP?"Coping with the quiet... Read More

Second year away from home

06/03/2005
By Natalie Caine | People ask me if the loss during empty nest gets any better and the answer for me is Yes. Yes, that I know how the routine goes. Yes, I have filled in some of my... Read More

My sophomore daughter just surprised me by calling from her rehearsal

10/20/2004
By Natalie Caine | Valentines weekend one of my daughter's friends was coming home and asked if she could stop by... I wasn't sure why.And as it turned out, she simply wanted to come by and visit with me.. WOW... Read More

Freshman year has ended and she is home for the summer

04/30/2004
By Natalie Caine | Freshman year has ended and she is home for the summer. My husband and I, as well as my girlfriends all talked at different times about the adjustment to the "kids" being back in the house...all... Read More

How to gather ideas for a positive new path without children

03/23/2004
By Natalie Caine | Send five post cards to friends just to touch in and feel connected with this empty nest vacancy. Take a walking meditation with a "seed" of an idea and let nature feed your idea with thoughts... Read More

Empty nest

03/06/2004
By Natalie Caine | I think when your child is gone off to college there are times the aging fear comes to visit. I have noticed I internally feel very energetic and most days I still have energy to... Read More

Leaving the nest... So what's that about?

02/25/2004
By Natalie Caine | I've been thinking about her going off to college for years... I thought if I think about it , it would better prepare me... like prevention from pain... I doubt if that will work... I wish... Read More

Learning to be present with your children

02/20/2004
By Natalie Caine | Feel your feet on the ground. Softly look at your children. Breathe, listen, and feel. Wait, respond, don't prejudge what they are saying, don't complete their sentences. Be curious, act as if it is the first... Read More

Short Stories

Her birthday passed and to be honest it was a little sad

03/04/2009
By Natalie Caine | Well, her birthday passed and to be honest it was a little sad. No decorations at home, no favorite dinner for her, no being together to make wishes and watch her open her presents as her... Read More

College orientation and good bye from college

03/04/2009
By Natalie Caine | It seems the kids biggest issue being freshmen in college, is..... will I have good friends....their social life. How will I know who's a jerk and who's for real? One student said, I almost feel disloyal... Read More

Sometimes you just feel an underlying sadness

08/04/2004
By Natalie Caine | Sometimes you just feel an underlying sadness. It is not predictable. It just shows up as a time to cry a little , to remember. When I see parents with young children, it seems the same... Read More

Empty Nester, you are on your way

05/02/2004
By Natalie Caine | Make dates with your spouse Get new music and new foods for home Change some of the furniture, but not your child's room Sit outside Take a walk and hold hands, maybe even skip along Not... Read More

The details that aren't fun

03/20/2004
By Natalie Caine | Booking the round trip tickets have gotten to be guess work, because we don't always know her finals and plans .... lately we are thinking, just book one way, now that we are facing this question... Read More

Valentine's Day from college

02/14/2004
By Natalie Caine | SO I GATHERED GOODIES OF CHOCOLATES , CUT OUT HEARTS, THOSE FAKE WAX LIPS FOR HER AND HER ROOMMATE, CHAP STICK, AND A NEW SPLUGE... Since she has been freezing on the east coast.. I sent... Read More

Senior year I started an empty nest group at my house...

01/15/2004
By Natalie Caine | Once every two months with five other moms of daughters.. We did pot luck sat and ate and talked and cried and laughed... It is a support for the transition and new beginnings all of us... Read More