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Coping with Empty Nest
Coping with Empty Nest
Adapting to the sadness or sense of emptiness that some parents feel after a child leaves home.
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Coping with Empty Nest
Adapting to the sadness or sense of emptiness that some parents feel after a child leaves home.
A quieter home can change daily routines and a parent's sense of role. It is possible to miss a child while also exploring interests, relationships, and plans for this new stage of life.
💡 Real-Life Example
After their youngest child moves into a dorm, a parent feels sad and later signs up for the painting class they had long wanted to try.
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