Download or read book Preparing Adjusting and Loving the Empty Nest written by Michele Howe and published by Hendrickson Publishers. This book was released on 2022-05-03 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After Empty Nest, What's Next? Parenting Adult Children without Losing Your Mind, readers asked author Michele Howe for more—covering topics not discussed in the first book, along with questions at the end of each chapter for personal or group discussions. With Preparing, Adjusting, and Loving the Empty Nest, Howe provides expanded practical tips and spiritual wisdom in a three-part primer to help parents in this transitional time of life—helping them look to the future with hope as empty nesters. Preparing, Adjusting, and Loving the Empty Nest covers new and more in-depth topics related to the empty-nest stage of life. The author invites you to sit down and "linger a while in all things empty nest related—then go a step further and reflect upon the life lessons other empty-nest parents have discovered." Sample chapters include: Helping Your High School Kids Ready Themselves to Face the World Budgeting Is a Family Affair Generating a Strong Bond of Trust That Will Handle the Separation Handling Those Lonely Feelings Never, Ever Compare Your Journey to Others Work at Making Coming Home Special for Your Grown Children

Download or read book Empty Nest What s Next written by Michele Howe and published by Hendrickson Publishers. This book was released on 2022-05-03 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you have young adult children, you are facing different challenges than you had when they were younger. In Empty Nest, What's Next?, Michele Howe helps parents find peace, freedom, and joy as they step into this new phase of life by offering true stories of other parents facing similar challenges, practical suggestions, encouragement, and a biblical model of parenting.

Download or read book Empty Nest Parenting written by Richard M. Eyre and published by Bookcraft, Incorporated. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Not only will this book help yo get through the difficult transitions of children moving out and moving on ... it will also help you build a beautiful family culture in your three-generation family.. and that is where real happiness lies.

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 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 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 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 Beyond the Broken written by Sharisse Kimbro and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2013-02-28 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It seems like only yesterday when five friends with separate dreams stood together at their graduation ceremony at Stanford, turned their tassels, and looked forward with optimism. But two decades later, Neva, Annette, Lauren, Tamara, and Heather have all experienced a reality much different than the dreams they once envisioned. A troubled marriage and unexpected motherhood threatens to still Nevas voice forever. Annettes inability to conceive a child is challenging everything she knows to be true about herself. Lauren is weary from juggling her career, motherhood, and marriage. Tamara has abandoned the hope of a loving relationship in favor of an all-consuming career. But it is Heather who is in the worst trouble of all. A heartbreaking job loss sends her spiraling downward into darkness, and she attempts suicide. As she slips into a coma, the friends reunite at her bedside, forge a stronger friendship, and finally face hard truths about themselves. In this poignant tale, the secret of each womans shattered dream is finally revealed, forcing each to embark on a unique journey to discover what beauty lies beyond the broken.

Download or read book Finding Joy in the Empty Nest written by Jim Burns, Ph.D and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2022-05-10 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the kids are gone, you can discover a richer, deeper, and more fulfilling life than you ever imagined! Whether you've been looking forward to it or dreading it, the experience of coming home to an empty nest brings with it a well of emotions, realizations, and one gigantic, all-consuming thought: Now what? In Finding Joy in the Empty Nest, Jim Burns combines his personal experiences with his expertise as a family educator to help you navigate your new life as an empty nester and find joy in this new season of life. Rather than offering shallow suggestions of hobbies you should take up, Burns encourages you to actively pursue a fresh start, reinvent yourself, and thrive. Backed by extensive research and filled with interviews with fellow empty nesters, this book equips you with practical advice and timeless principles, teaching you how to: Change the relationship you once had with your children for the better Face big issues--including aging parents, finances, and kids returning home--with confidence Rekindle your fire and purpose to live with passion day by day Amid Burns' wealth of know-how, you'll uncover what may be the most important takeaway of all: the best is yet to come. Praise for Finding Joy in the Empty Nest: "Jim Burns is smart, witty, grounded, and immeasurably practical. Whether you're getting close to the second half of marriage or are in the thick of it, you won't want to miss out on this fantastic book." --Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, bestselling authors of Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts

Download or read book How to Survive the Empty Nest Phase written by Pamela Fariole and published by Ideal Book Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2023-04-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Being an empty nester doesn't have to be lonely? Here's how to rediscover yourself and live a happy and meaningful life.Having negative feelings at first is normal, but they don't have to last.This self-help guide is here to help you navigate these challenging times and come out stronger and happier while maintaining a close relationship with your adult child.Inside, you will discover:The truth about the empty nest syndrome - know its dangers and how to avoid themPractical strategies to get out of debt and repair your credit rating so you can adjust well to life as an empty nesterEasy to follow steps to assess your budget, debts, and savings so you can create a solid financial plan and live a decent lifeProven methods to reduce your anxiety and depression the natural wayHow to rediscover and reinvent yourself and make the most of your newfound freedomInsightful guidance to help you let go as your child grows while still keeping your relationship healthyActive steps you can take to reignite your relationship with your spouse and strengthen your bondHelpful tips declutter and redecorate your home to rekindle joy and cultivate a calm and peaceful environmentA practical healing guide to assist you in your personal transformation from sadness to finding happiness once againAnd much more!Being an empty nester is not the end of the world - it's when you can begin living a brand new life.This book provides tips for living a fulfilling and happy life, even if divorced and living alone. So don't wait until tomorrow before you start rebuilding yourself. After all, you deserve to be happy and fulfilled.

Download or read book Eliza Starts a Rumor written by Jane L. Rosen and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-06-23 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author of Nine Women, One Dress delivers a charming, unforgettable novel about four women, one little lie, and the big repercussions that unite them all. It wasn’t supposed to happen this way. When Eliza Hunt created The Hudson Valley Ladies’ Bulletin Board fifteen years ago she was happily entrenched in her picture-perfect suburban life with her husband and twin preschoolers. Now, with an empty nest and a crippling case of agoraphobia, the once-fun hobby has become her lifeline. So when a rival parenting forum threatens the site’s existence, she doesn’t think twice before fabricating a salacious rumor to spark things up a bit. It doesn’t take long before that spark becomes a flame. Across town, new mom and site devotee Olivia York is thrown into a tailspin by what she reads on the Bulletin Board. Allison Le is making cyber friends with a woman who isn’t quite who she says she is. And Amanda Cole, Eliza’s childhood friend, may just hold the key to unearthing why Eliza can’t step out of her front door. In all this chaos, one thing is for sure…Hudson Valley will never be the same. Funny, romantic, raw, and hopeful, this is a story about being a woman and of the healing power of sisterhood.

Download or read book There s a Reason They Call It Grandparenting written by Michele Howe and published by Hendrickson Publishers. This book was released on 2022-10-04 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Choose to be a GRANDparent, living with eternity in mind. In There's a Reason They Call It Grandparenting, Michelle Howe illuminates opportunities for you to impact your family by supporting your adult children and playing an intentional role in your grandchildren's lives. She encourages you to create special memories with your grandkids and play a meaningful part in their lives. Each of the 30 chapters concludes with 3 GRAND IDEAS for you to consider trying.

Download or read book Joyous Faith written by Michele Howe and published by Hendrickson Publishers. This book was released on 2021-10-05 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Joyous Faith: The Key to Aging with Resilience is beloved author Michele Howes newest resource for Christian women. It offers practical advice and spiritual encouragement to Christian women who are passing through the middle of life. During the midlife season, women may find themselves feeling unmoored or untethered; and often unsure of what this season of life (and the next) will be like for them. How does one maintain a passion for life? How can you adventurously navigate the unique challenges that only middle-aged women face? Joyous Faith is all about learning to navigate this uncertain season between midlife and old age with a robust faith, a sure hope, and a passion for life (even as bodies weaken and emotional, mental, and spiritual challenges continue to arise). Thirty chapters written in true Michele style contain encouraging Bible passages and relatable real-life accounts, as well as practical guidance, sample prayers, a take-away action thought, and suggestions for stepping out in faith.

Download or read book Deliver Us written by Michele Howe and published by Hendrickson Publishers. This book was released on 2020-05-01 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the book of Psalms, Deliver Us addresses difficult and life-harrowing situations, and offers encouragement on how to get through them. In true Michele Howe style, this book includes thirty chapters composed of real-life accounts, “Take-Away Action Thoughts,” prayers, and insights for when times are dark. How does one survive a financial crisis? What hope is there for people living with chronic pain? How can couples cope with marital impasses? Each of these true stories is then paired with a specific psalm that communicates the resolve to trust in God’s faithfulness and rescue. The pairing of these dire-straits situations with a powerfully redemptive psalm offers substantive hope and encouragement in spite of these heartrending experiences.

Download or read book Finding Freedom and Joy in Self Forgetfulness written by Michele Howe and published by Hendrickson Publishers. This book was released on 2021-11-01 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finding Freedom and Joy in Self-Forgetfulness by beloved Christian author Michele Howe teaches readers that self-forgetfulness is a biblically robust principle that can set us free from the inside out. It shows how when we forget about ourselves and focus on helping others, we find freedom and joy. Self-care is important, but have you ever found yourself paralyzed with indecision or anxiety from focusing too much on your own needs and wants? With her characteristic warmth and wit, Michele Howe offers us another way: When we entrust ourselves to God’s care, we are subsequently empowered to live more fearlessly and freely. When we seek to live from a position of intentional self-forgetfulness, we set into motion a beautiful display of God’s grace in our lives. And when we ask God to help us forget about ourselves so we can effectively serve others, we discover a wonderful freedom within and without. Intentional self-forgetfulness is an essential Christian virtue desperately needed in today’s heartbroken world. So join Michele on a journey to stand up and reach out with courageous, self-sacrificial boldness. Finding Freedom and Joy in Self-Forgetfulness includes thirty chapters with Scripture passages, real-life stories with essays, and helpful points and prayers. Learn how to make self-forgetfulness an intentional part of your everyday life, and find the freedom and joy that come as a result.

Download or read book Living Bravely written by Michele Howe and published by Tyndale House Publishers. This book was released on 2018-09-15 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: God wants to give you super incredible strength! Strength to love others. Courage to stand up for what's right. Boldness to share about Jesus. Each week you will strengthen your faith as you learn about our amazing God and what it means to live bravely for Him! This action-packed, full-color devotional for kids ages 6-9 is unique! Each of its 100 devotions includes a relatable story and fun activities on God's truths. It features 200 mind-bending puzzles, word play, and more! Easily use this devotional throughout the year with over fifty weeks of devotionals focusing on the super powers God gave you! From having amazing feats of joy to unconditional love that can cut through walls of bitterness and unforgiveness, power through each action-packed devotion as you experience Jesus swoop in to save the day! Did you know God sent Jesus on an epic mission to save us and he's sending you on one too? Each week, fly through two smashing devotionals that include: A fun, age-appropriate, and relatable story Scripture verse, perfect for memorizing Prayer to read aloud and proud 4 Hands-on activities (includes mind-bending mazes, journaling, puzzling word games, drawing, cool crafts, family activities, etc.) You don't have to fly through the air to be a true hero by showing God's love to others. 100 Topics Covered with Important & Age-Appropriate Themes: The Beatitudes The Fruit of the Spirit Biblical Love (1 Corinthians 13) Names and Attributes of God Kid-Approved Devotions! Author Michelle Howe designed this unique devotional just for kids, with input by kids just like you! With the help of her two grandsons, she handpicked Scriptures, activities, and prayers to engage even the shortest attention spans with God's Word and ways. Michele Howe is the author of twenty books, including Navigating the Friendship Maze; There's a Reason They Call It Grandparenting; Preparing, Adjusting, and Loving the Empty Nest; Caring for Our Aging Parents: Lessons in Love, Loss, and Letting Go; and Empty Nest, What's Next? Parenting Adult Children without Losing Your Mind. She has published over 1,000 articles and has been featured on radio shows across the country speaking on parenting and women's health issues. Michelle currently resides in La Salle, Michigan.

Download or read book Simple Recipes For Romance written by Steve Tucker and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2008-05 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simple Recipes for Romance How to add spice to your marriage Have you ever wondered, "Can I really experience romance in marriage or is it just a fairy tale?" Yes you can, if you are willing to make it happen! These simple recipes for romance will provide the ingredients for adding spice back to your marriage. If you use a recipe book to create a meal you will prepare a tasty delight. By following these "Simple Recipes for Romance" you will experience a FEAST! Steve Tucker has tested and applied these recipes throughout his 29 years of marriage. His desire is for couples to enjoy their relationship in the midst of life's challenges. With these simple recipes for romance, you can do it! "Who doesn't want spice in their marriage? Yet there are many couples who have forgotten what "spice" smells or tastes like and their most important relationship has grown stagnant and stale. If you want a thriving marriage that is growing more in love everyday there is only one book I would recommend . and you are looking at it." Roger Gibson Speaker & Author, First Comes Love, Then Comes Money Smalley Relationship Center Steve Tucker is co-founder and president of Eagle Family Ministries in Bentonville, Arkansas. He has spent the past 12 years leading seminars and retreats on romance in marriage. He was in church ministry from 1975 through 1996 when EFM was founded. Steve is a graduate of Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri and John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. He is a graduate of Rapport Leadership International School of Leadership Development, as well as a member of the AACC. Steve is certified in several marriage communication programs and is a relationship coach. Steve and Susan were married in 1979 and have two sons.