Download or read book The Empty Nest written by Celia Dodd and published by Piatkus. This book was released on 2011-07-07 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Newly updated, The Empty Nest is an uplifting, practical and inspiring guide to adjusting to life after your children leave home. More than half a million parents confront the empty nest for the first time each year. It is one of the most challenging phases of parenting, often creating feelings of loss, lack of purpose and crisis of identity which can lead to depression. Yet it receives little recognition. And contrary to popular opinion it doesn't only affect women who've put their careers on hold: working mothers and fathers suffer too. Equally, it can be a period of liberation and discovery of new challenges, when marriages long overstressed by childcare can be rejuvenated. The Empty Nest includes case studies documenting a wide range of experiences of parents living through an empty nest; expert comment and advice; plenty of practical ideas, inspiration and tips. This encouraging, empowering books helps you to focus on the positive as well as how to handle the changing relationship with your children to ensure a fulfilling and good relationship going forward, an area of parenting often ignored.
Download or read book A View from an Empty Nest written by Bonnie Sparrman and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2018-09-04 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hope and Help from One Mom's Heart to Another As you send your child off to college or to start their independent adult life, do you suddenly find yourself grieving the loss of your kid's childhood? Are you struggling to adjust to your shifting role and life in a quieter home? You are not alone. Bonnie Sparrman has been where you are and is here to offer reassurance and encouragement. In this helpful guide to navigating your new reality, you will realize your continued value, albeit in a new way be inspired by Scripture verses and real-life stories know that grieving is a healthy part of this transition gain a better understanding of how to communicate with your child as an adult draw closer to God as you seek His will for what comes next As you release your child out into the world, know that God is here to guide, comfort, and care for you. You can do this.
Download or read book Empty Nest Full Life written by Jill Savage and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2019-08-06 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to Thrive After Your Kids Leave Home IT’S HAPPENING! You weren’t always sure you’d get here, but the kids grew up and are surviving—more or less successfully. But what now?! If you’re like most moms, you’re caught between grief and delight, and full of questions, loose ends, hopes, and regrets. Empty nesting can be a disorienting time, but it can also be the best time of your life. Jill Savage, an empty-nest veteran, offers you WISDOM for the murky waters ahead. Teaching you what you need to let go of and hold on to ENCOURAGEMENT for when you’re feeling confused and discouraged. Full of stories and new insights, you’ll find your spirits lifted and hope renewed. IDEAS for when you don’t know "What’s next?" Jill offers loads of practical ideas for coping and thriving in this encore season.
Download or read book From Mom to Me Again written by Melissa Shultz and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2016-07-05 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rediscover your own identity after your kids leave home with this top-rated empty nest book for moms! This empowering and insightful book is packed with practical advice, inspiring anecdotes, and valuable strategies to help you navigate the transition into empty nesting and discover a vibrant new identity. Written by an experienced author who has been through the journey herself, this book is your trusted companion as you embark on this transformative phase. Whether you're feeling lost, overwhelmed, or uncertain about what lies ahead, From Mom to Me Again offers a roadmap to reclaiming your independence, rediscovering your passions, and embracing the joy and opportunities that come with an empty nest. Inside, you'll find: Practical tips for adjusting to life without children at home, creating a fulfilling routine, and establishing new goals. Inspiring stories from real women who have successfully reinvented themselves after their children have flown the nest. Expert advice on self-care, cultivating new friendships, and exploring new hobbies or career paths. Strategies for nurturing your relationships with your grown children and maintaining a strong bond while giving them space to grow. Guidance on navigating the emotional ups and downs of this transition and finding a renewed sense of purpose. Whether you're a newly empty-nester or have been on this journey for some time, From Mom to Me Again is your go-to resource for embracing change, rediscovering yourself, and living life to the fullest. With its wealth of wisdom, actionable steps, and uplifting guidance, this book is a must-read for every woman ready to embark on a new chapter of her life. Also makes a great gift for empty nesters!
Download or read book A View from an Empty Nest written by Bonnie Sparrman and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2018-09-04 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hope and Help from One Mom's Heart to Another As you send your child off to college or to start their independent adult life, do you suddenly find yourself grieving the loss of your kid's childhood? Are you struggling to adjust to your shifting role and life in a quieter home? You are not alone. Bonnie Sparrman has been where you are and is here to offer reassurance and encouragement. In this helpful guide to navigating your new reality, you will realize your continued value, albeit in a new way be inspired by Scripture verses and real-life stories know that grieving is a healthy part of this transition gain a better understanding of how to communicate with your child as an adult draw closer to God as you seek His will for what comes next As you release your child out into the world, know that God is here to guide, comfort, and care for you. You can do this.
Download or read book The Empty Nest Companion written by Susan Gross and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-04-09 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What exactly is the Empty Nest? It is typically the time when our children graduate from high school and either leave for college, join the military, or just move out to start their adult lives. Yes, they leave us! But it's all good, and we just need to know how to better navigate the mixed bag of emotions that this transition creates for us. Our goal for this book was to gather stories about how we as parents are dealing with, or have dealt with, the emotions of our Empty Nest experience. This book describes the Empty Nest and provides insight on how to deal with the emotions of being an empty nester from a life-coaching perspective, as well as guidance to those on the verge of entering the Empty Nest.
Download or read book It s My Turn written by Janine Hall and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2015-03-10 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the children leave home, many women suffer from malaise and wonder what to do with the rest of their lives. Many struggle with a feeling of purposelessness. This Christian author contends that the empty-nest stage is the gateway to new and fulfilling modes of living and an opportunity to enjoy a closer walk with God. Approximately seventy essays explore the female experience immediately before and during the empty-nest stage and the opportunity not only to move on but also to move upward.
Download or read book My Nest Isn t Empty It Just Has More Closet Space written by Lisa Scottoline and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2010-10-26 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The incomparable Lisa Scottoline, along with daughter Francesca, is back with more wild and wonderful wit and wisdom: My Nest Isn't Empty, It Just Has More Closet Space. Critics and readers loved Lisa Scottoline's first collection of true-life stories, which only encouraged her—now she's back with these all-new, exciting adventures. She's farther down the road now, and the scenery has changed—ex-husbands Thing One and Thing Two are in her rear-view mirror, daughter Francesca has moved into an apartment, and Lisa's finding the silver lining in her empty nest, which has lots more room for her shoes. And some things have stayed the same—Mother Mary is still the feistiest octogenarian on the planet, who won't part with her recipe for tomato sauce or her thirty-year old bra. In this book Lisa and Francesca spill all their family secrets—which sound a lot like yours, if you understand that three generations of women is the formula for spontaneous combustion. Inspired by her weekly column entitled, "Chick Wit" for The Philadelphia Inquirer, this is a book you'll have to put down—just to stop laughing.
Download or read book Empty Nest written by Carol Ann Duffy and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2021-05-13 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘Carol Ann Duffy is the most humane and accessible poet of our time’ - Guardian In this stunning anthology of ninety nine modern and classic poems, Carol Ann Duffy delves into the powerful and unique bond between parent and child. Empty Nest contemplates growing old, the love of a parent, the everyday of family life, as well as poems that explore darker terrains – grief, loss and estrangement. Some of our favourite poets are collected here, such as Elizabeth Bishop, Jackie Kay, Simon Armitage, Shakespeare, Imtiaz Dharker, Seamus Heaney and Don Paterson. These poems are by turns wry, moving, profound, funny, melancholic and wise; they will console and comfort those suddenly facing a house that may be much cleaner, but is also much quieter, than it once was. There is something here for every reader to treasure. ‘Wonderful . . . a poet alert to every sound and shape of language’ - Telegraph
Download or read book Grown and Flown written by Lisa Heffernan and published by Flatiron Books. This book was released on 2019-09-03 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PARENTING NEVER ENDS. From the founders of the #1 site for parents of teens and young adults comes an essential guide for building strong relationships with your teens and preparing them to successfully launch into adulthood The high school and college years: an extended roller coaster of academics, friends, first loves, first break-ups, driver’s ed, jobs, and everything in between. Kids are constantly changing and how we parent them must change, too. But how do we stay close as a family as our lives move apart? Enter the co-founders of Grown and Flown, Lisa Heffernan and Mary Dell Harrington. In the midst of guiding their own kids through this transition, they launched what has become the largest website and online community for parents of fifteen to twenty-five year olds. Now they’ve compiled new takeaways and fresh insights from all that they’ve learned into this handy, must-have guide. Grown and Flown is a one-stop resource for parenting teenagers, leading up to—and through—high school and those first years of independence. It covers everything from the monumental (how to let your kids go) to the mundane (how to shop for a dorm room). Organized by topic—such as academics, anxiety and mental health, college life—it features a combination of stories, advice from professionals, and practical sidebars. Consider this your parenting lifeline: an easy-to-use manual that offers support and perspective. Grown and Flown is required reading for anyone looking to raise an adult with whom you have an enduring, profound connection.
Download or read book How You Live written by Point of Grace and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2020-10-27 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether it’s starting a new job, graduating from school, welcoming a new baby, experiencing an empty nest, or simply facing the daily battles of life and faith, it’s comforting when someone comes along and says, “I’ve been here before.” It’s even more comforting when they share their lessons learned! This beautiful gift book offers just that—fresh perspective from those who have braved all sorts of seasons, gathering some lessons and laughs along the way. With more than twenty-five years of experience in work, marriage, parenting, faith, and music, the GRAMMY-nominated and Dove Award winning ladies of Point of Grace—beloved and longtime CCM artists—share the lessons God has taught them in these areas and many more: Faith Marriage Parenting Graduation New Jobs In-Laws Preparing for an Empty Nest Priorities and Routines Gratitude Worry Boundaries BONUS: A journaling section is offered in the back of this book so you can record your own lessons learned! Use this writing space to remind yourself of God’s great grace in your life, or use it as a perfectly giftable way to pass on your insights and advice to a loved one who might need your wisdom in a season of transition or celebration.
Download or read book Barbara and Susan s Guide to the Empty Nest written by Barbara Rainey and published by Bethany House. This book was released on 2017-04-04 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover New Passion and Purpose after the Kids Leave Home Many women approaching their empty-nest years do so with mixed emotions--feeling grief for what is no more but also excitement for what lies ahead. Barbara Rainey and Susan Yates are seasoned empty nesters, and they know firsthand the ups and downs, the uncertainty and challenges that accompany this new stage of life. Although Mom is a lifelong role, the job description changes significantly when the kids are grown. Questions abound: Who am I now? How do I relate to my kids? How will my marriage be affected? Where am I needed? Every woman in this stage needs to determine her own redefined role as wife, mother, friend, and more. Offering practical advice and biblical guidance, along with inspiring personal stories of women who have discovered how to live a meaningful life during the "second half," Barbara and Susan help you work out how to flourish and thrive in your own empty nests.
Download or read book The House is Quiet Now What written by Janice Thompson and published by Barbour Publishing. This book was released on 2009-11-01 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wondering what to do now that the kids have flown the coop? Look no further than Turning Points for Empty Nesters, wherein answers to the questions and challenges now facing you reside. Fuel-for-the-journey chapters address issues such as redefining and rediscovering yourself, deliberate downsizing, dealing with depression, balancing new responsibilities, becoming part of the sandwich generation, living with a renewed purpose, and so much more. Filled with sage advice and practical, biblically-based guidance, this unique volume will help you devise a new flight pattern as you navigate your way through the rest of your fabulous life.
Download or read book A View from an Empty Nest with Only a Few Ruffled Feathers written by Alisa Bates and published by . This book was released on 2016-12-24 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do not live with your eyes focused too far ahead, for the most precious things are within your reach ...waiting to be discovered. A VIEW FROM AN EMPTY NEST, WITH ONLY A FEW RUFFLED FEATHERS, is a collection of poetic expressions. Laced with humor and heartbreak alike, this book portrays the joys and struggles of families in today's world. Various forms of creative writing styles and more than 50 poetic sentiments fill the pages of this collection. Different stages of parenthood are divided into sections and introduced with beautiful photography. Not only will 'empty nesters' relate and find comfort within this book, but 'nest building' parents will find encouragement and perhaps learn from the author's triumphs and blunders. It is her hope that the messages will connect with readers and help families transition into the ever-changing stages of life. Whether gifted to a loved one or added to your own personal collection, readers in all phases of life will enjoy the expressions, messages, and images created through this book.
Download or read book A View from an Empty Nest with Only a Few Ruffled Feathers written by Alisa B. Bates and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-12-23 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *Please note that this version contains black and white photographs. Do not live with your eyes focused too far ahead, for the most precious things are within your reach... ...waiting to be discovered. -Alisa B. Bates A VIEW FROM AN EMPTY NEST, WITH ONLY A FEW RUFFLED FEATHERS, is a collection of poetic expressions. Laced with humor and heartbreak alike, this book portrays the joys and struggles of families in today's world. Various forms of creative writing styles and more than 50 poetic sentiments fill the pages of this collection. Different stages of parenthood are divided into sections and introduced with beautiful photography. Not only will 'empty nesters' relate and find comfort within this book, but 'nest building' parents will find encouragement and perhaps learn from the author's triumphs and blunders. It is her hope that the messages will connect with readers and help families transition into the ever-changing stages of life. Whether gifted to a loved one or added to your own personal collection, readers in all phases of life will enjoy the expressions, messages, and images created through this book.
Download or read book Perfectly Hidden Depression written by Margaret Robinson Rutherford and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2019-11-01 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When your life looks perfect, but you’re silently falling apart… If you were raised to believe that painful emotions are a sign of weakness, or if being vulnerable has always made you feel unsafe, then you may have survived by creating a perfect-looking life—a life where you appear to be successful, engaged, and always there for others. The problem? You’re filled with self-criticism and shame, and you can’t allow yourself to express fear, anger, loss, or grief. You recognize something is wrong, but you’re not sure what exactly—only that you feel trapped and alone. If this sounds like you, you may have perfectly hidden depression (PHD). With this compassionate guide, you’ll begin the process of understanding your perfectionism, identifying destructive beliefs, and connecting with emotions suppressed for far too long. You’ll also find tangible tips for quieting that critical inner voice, and powerful strategies for coping with difficult feelings. Most importantly, you’ll learn that asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength. If you’re ready to stop hiding and start healing, this groundbreaking book will guide you—every imperfect step of the way.
Download or read book Empty Nest written by Wanda Vazquez and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-03-03 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Empty Nest was created because I never understood what an "empty nest" really meant. After a long awaited thirty years, I finally had my firsthand experience. Empty nest? Or was it not? I finally found the answer for me and wanted to share my experience with you. I hope you find this book to be helpful as you begin your own journey through an empty nest.
