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The Empty Nest Revisited
Transitions are complicated and can be hard to navigate. When Millennials first leave home, a lot of moms feel unsettled. What were you more worried about, their adjustment in school or yours to the empty nest? It’s natural and normal for our college-aged kids to move toward greater independence. Of course you’re still needed, but not in the same way. Letting go of hands-on mothering means creating different relationships within your family. And during those years full of changes you have an opportunity to write a new chapter in your own … Continue reading
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Tagged `, Boomerang kids, boundaries, college, control, empty nest, family relationships, kidults, limits, Millennials, transitions
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Moving through Menopause
Life is full of changes. And menopause is just one of these normal transitions. You may be in for a bumpy ride, challenged by physical and emotional symptoms. But this is a natural part of every woman’s life. Menopause is not an illness, and there are ways that you can manage: Hot flashes – dress in layers, sleep in a cool room, and avoid alcohol & spicy foods. Sleep disturbances– physical exercise, create a bedtime routine, relaxation and deep breathing. Memory issues– simplify your environment, make lists, concentrate on one … Continue reading
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Is There Really an Empty Nest Syndrome?
There’s a lot of controversy about whether or not the empty nest is, in fact, a syndrome. But for sure it’s one of many life transitions that can be difficult to navigate. Some parents are ambivalent and struggle with letting go emotionally. Even when your kids readily move into their independent lives away from home, you may still be concerned about how they’re managing. The popular term, helicopter parents, is widely used in the mainstream media. Do you rush in to protect, no matter how inconsequential the situation? Or sometimes … Continue reading
As Sandwiched Boomers, don’t you agree that your women friends are a gift that you give yourself? Without a doubt, intimate friendships have always been important to women. But they become even more so as you face the transitions of children growing up and parents growing older. Findings from a recent MacArthur Foundation Study indicate that the emotional security and social support that these relationships provide for women have been a survival strategy for them in adversity. In fact, friendship is one of the keys to a long and more … Continue reading
