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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