May We Give Our Kids a Foundation of Love, Then Watch Them Soar
I knew when my first child left home for college that I would miss him—his smile, his hugs, cooking out by the pool, binge watching a favorite…
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I’m Embracing Our Almost-Empty Nest
Three men live in my house now. Once there was just one man and two rowdy little boys, but one day I woke up and realized my little boys had turned…
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Our Nest Was Built to Be Emptied
As my second daughter graduates high school and prepares to go off to college, I am beginning to feel like an empty nester. My son is gaining speed,…
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I Had a Taste of the Empty Nest, And It Is Bittersweet
My kitchen is spotless. There isn’t one dish in the sink or a crumb to be found. In fact, I haven’t been to the grocery store in days. The…
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The Truth About Parenting Teens
I find myself too often telling young parents that things do not get any better in the world of parenting. Yes, I know you are sleep deprived, have…
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I’ll Take the Tired—Because Someday They Will Leave Me
My husband walks through the door and I am done. Finito. Finished. Over it. Here, take this baton, because my race has been run, son. I have made…
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Now It’s Too Quiet (Our Empty Nest)
Two years ago I thought that I was having one of the best days of my life. My youngest kid was going to attend her final day of high school.…
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How to Survive Empty Nest: The Ultimate Oxymoron
Another school year is ending which means an entire slew of parents will soon sprint, tip toe, or be yanked unwillingly into the empty nest…
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Ready Or Not, Empty Nest Years Are Here
It is here. Time to say goodbye to my baby. I thought I would be super strong and not get too emotional. The day we drive away and…
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To The Stay-At-Home Mom Without A Schedule
My oldest started kindergarten yesterday. I was a mess of hot tears and binge eating cookies. Cliché. But it did dart by…
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