As you're preparing for your child to leave home, you may be feeling a whole spectrum of emotions (perhaps all on the same day!). The empty nest period is typically defined as the time after the final child has left home. But each stage as the nest is emptying has its own challenges. Whether your first or only child is leaving home, or you're a parent of multiple children who is anticipating another departure, you're not alone if you're finding this time to be difficult. Education, community, and support can help you navigate this emotionally complex transition with greater grace and ease.
Talk to any parent whose child has left home or is preparing to leave, and you're likely to hear them describe it as a weird time. The structure of your family as you've known it for 18+ years will completely change overnight, and it can be hard to adjust. Research has shown that support helps parents better navigate the complex emotions of the empty nest transition.
Join Kerry Maiorca and Diane Jensen to:
- Learn best practices to prepare for your child's departure and the shift in your family dynamic and self-identity.
- Practice simple mindfulness techniques to support emotional regulation.
- Participate in structured opportunities to connect with other parents on specific transition-related topics.
- Receive complimentary access to a four-module course with concrete tips and exercises to help you process complex feelings at your own pace.
We hope you can make it!
