Comments on: Empty Nest Syndrome – The Other End of Parenting http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/empty-nest-syndrome-%e2%80%93-the-other-end-of-parenting/ Strategies for Positive Change Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:29:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Trecia @ Kitchen Playsets http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/empty-nest-syndrome-%e2%80%93-the-other-end-of-parenting/comment-page-1/#comment-23336 Trecia @ Kitchen Playsets Sun, 17 Jul 2011 02:22:57 +0000 http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/?p=2047#comment-23336 I've had 2 stepchildren in the house for the first 10 years of my marriage. I had no problem when they left after finishing school - in actual fact, it's a relief to see them independant. I’ve had 2 stepchildren in the house for the first 10 years of my marriage. I had no problem when they left after finishing school – in actual fact, it’s a relief to see them independant.
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]]> By: Aging Redefined versus Anti Aging http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/empty-nest-syndrome-%e2%80%93-the-other-end-of-parenting/comment-page-1/#comment-18304 Aging Redefined versus Anti Aging Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:08:52 +0000 http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/?p=2047#comment-18304 [...] where you are really going to need them. The degree of success with which you are able to meet the biggest challenge of your life will be in direct proportion to your ability to master these skills and [...] [...] where you are really going to need them. The degree of success with which you are able to meet the biggest challenge of your life will be in direct proportion to your ability to master these skills and [...]

]]> By: Arohan http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/empty-nest-syndrome-%e2%80%93-the-other-end-of-parenting/comment-page-1/#comment-9431 Arohan Mon, 02 Aug 2010 20:23:25 +0000 http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/?p=2047#comment-9431 Too soon for use to start thinking about this topic as our kids are still very young but I have to say that the eastern cultures have a way of dealing with this with their focus on extended families. Children never fly off the nest, so to speak. From personal experience though, it has been really hard on my mom as her kids moved out all over the globe. However, as phone service becomes cheaper and with email, it does get easier. Maybe facebook and other services will help even more. Too soon for use to start thinking about this topic as our kids are still very young but I have to say that the eastern cultures have a way of dealing with this with their focus on extended families. Children never fly off the nest, so to speak.

From personal experience though, it has been really hard on my mom as her kids moved out all over the globe. However, as phone service becomes cheaper and with email, it does get easier. Maybe facebook and other services will help even more.
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]]> By: Arswino @ Inspirational Quotes http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/empty-nest-syndrome-%e2%80%93-the-other-end-of-parenting/comment-page-1/#comment-3796 Arswino @ Inspirational Quotes Tue, 28 Jul 2009 02:10:27 +0000 http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/?p=2047#comment-3796 Great contemplation, Jonathan, especially for me who start to become a parent. I have a 2 years old daughter. Thanks. :) .-= Arswino @ Inspirational Quotes´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bestinspirationalquotes4u/WLhz/~3/c0Itg93Ul_s/" rel="nofollow">Blind Bus Passenger</a> =-. Great contemplation, Jonathan, especially for me who start to become a parent. I have a 2 years old daughter.
Thanks. :)
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]]> By: Eren Mckay http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/empty-nest-syndrome-%e2%80%93-the-other-end-of-parenting/comment-page-1/#comment-3780 Eren Mckay Sun, 26 Jul 2009 15:12:35 +0000 http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/?p=2047#comment-3780 My kids haven't left yet - they're only 9, 10 and 11 years old. But just this age transition from them being little tots to now being preteens gives me the empty nest feeling. I know life is made of changes but just when we're getting used to things going one way- whoosh! it changes again. Being a mommy is my most important role so I agree with you that it can be a bit harder on moms than on dads- generally speaking. Of course each case is specific. Thanks for sharing, Eren Mckay .-= Eren Mckay´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.embracinghome.com/weight-loss-motivation-tips/" rel="nofollow">Weight Loss Motivation Tips Lose Weight Encouragement Quotes</a> =-. My kids haven’t left yet – they’re only 9, 10 and 11 years old. But just this age transition from them being little tots to now being preteens gives me the empty nest feeling.
I know life is made of changes but just when we’re getting used to things going one way- whoosh! it changes again.
Being a mommy is my most important role so I agree with you that it can be a bit harder on moms than on dads- generally speaking. Of course each case is specific.
Thanks for sharing,
Eren Mckay
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]]> By: Zeenat {Positive Provocations} http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/empty-nest-syndrome-%e2%80%93-the-other-end-of-parenting/comment-page-1/#comment-3777 Zeenat {Positive Provocations} Sun, 26 Jul 2009 13:19:44 +0000 http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/?p=2047#comment-3777 Hi Jonathan, I stumbled across your blog through "The Rat Race Trap" And i am so glad i did. I love this post about transitions and kids cause in some way it is directly pointing its finger at me to learn something..:) You see my little one is 2.5 yrs now and its time or her to start playschool. Thats the normal thing to do, but i cant seem to stop worrying about stupid trivial things. Like what if someone says something to her, what if some kid hits her, what if ..what if..what if. ..I am still avoiding taking the step to let her go even for the 2 hour play school. I know i am having separation anxiety, and i will eventually have to let go..atleast for 2 hrs now, but its not easy. And i get the fact that it will be good for her and me...but it is still a huge transition. Noone said parenting was gonna be easy. I hope i stringer to let her go..when she is old enough though. I do only now realize what my parents mustve gone through every step on of the way while i grew up and finally when i left. I cant thank them enough. My mum would always say"when you have your own kids, youll know". Trust me Now i Know! .-= Zeenat {Positive Provocations}´s last blog ..<a href="http://zeenatsyal.wordpress.com/2009/07/24/the-power-of-no/" rel="nofollow">The Power Of NO!</a> =-. Hi Jonathan,
I stumbled across your blog through “The Rat Race Trap” And i am so glad i did. I love this post about transitions and kids cause in some way it is directly pointing its finger at me to learn something..:)
You see my little one is 2.5 yrs now and its time or her to start playschool. Thats the normal thing to do, but i cant seem to stop worrying about stupid trivial things. Like what if someone says something to her, what if some kid hits her, what if ..what if..what if. ..I am still avoiding taking the step to let her go even for the 2 hour play school. I know i am having separation anxiety, and i will eventually have to let go..atleast for 2 hrs now, but its not easy. And i get the fact that it will be good for her and me…but it is still a huge transition. Noone said parenting was gonna be easy. I hope i stringer to let her go..when she is old enough though. I do only now realize what my parents mustve gone through every step on of the way while i grew up and finally when i left. I cant thank them enough. My mum would always say”when you have your own kids, youll know”. Trust me Now i Know!
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]]> By: Lindora Smith http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/empty-nest-syndrome-%e2%80%93-the-other-end-of-parenting/comment-page-1/#comment-3774 Lindora Smith Sun, 26 Jul 2009 03:59:56 +0000 http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/?p=2047#comment-3774 Our daughters are now 29 and 27 with children of their own. I read Dr. James Dobson's Empty Nest" in preparation of going through this transition. My girls' and I had a strong relationship. When they left the nest it was easy. I was surprised when I did not experience the "emptiness" that was to have taken place. All I knew was to be a wife, mother, work, family and church. Now I am single and raising a granddaughter... that is yet to be seen. She will be ten this year so I have a few years to prepare. I am not rushing though. Our daughters are now 29 and 27 with children of their own. I read Dr. James Dobson’s Empty Nest” in preparation of going through this transition. My girls’ and I had a strong relationship. When they left the nest it was easy. I was surprised when I did not experience the “emptiness” that was to have taken place. All I knew was to be a wife, mother, work, family and church. Now I am single and raising a granddaughter… that is yet to be seen. She will be ten this year so I have a few years to prepare. I am not rushing though.

]]> By: Stephen - Rat Race Trap http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/empty-nest-syndrome-%e2%80%93-the-other-end-of-parenting/comment-page-1/#comment-3770 Stephen - Rat Race Trap Sat, 25 Jul 2009 11:37:53 +0000 http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/?p=2047#comment-3770 Jonathan, when my daughter left home it was difficult for a bit, but my wife and I adjusted. After a few months, her being gone was normal. Human beings are adaptable and we can adjust. I agree with the whole theme of this article. It is a great opportunity for a new beginning. You have time and energy for other activity. Great job. .-= Stephen - Rat Race Trap´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheRatRaceTrap/~3/tw3UZRwhuWc/thank-god-its-today.html" rel="nofollow">Thank God It’s Today</a> =-. Jonathan, when my daughter left home it was difficult for a bit, but my wife and I adjusted. After a few months, her being gone was normal. Human beings are adaptable and we can adjust. I agree with the whole theme of this article. It is a great opportunity for a new beginning. You have time and energy for other activity. Great job.
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