Category Archives: Empty Nest

Transitions: Life’s Waiting Rooms

Posted on April 9, 2013 by wordgeyser

The carpeted floor beneath my bare feet pitches gently and I realise the ship has left the placid calm of the harbour, cleared the rocky promontories encircling its entrance, and moved out into open water. The movement is almost imperceptible, … Continue reading →

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Empty Nest Syndrome: It’s Not All About the Kids Leaving

Posted on October 13, 2012 by wordgeyser

I promised myself I wouldn’t write anything further on the empty nest syndrome. Not because there’s nothing to write about, but because it’s an emotive subject for many, with parents on either side of the fence and the majority just … Continue reading →

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Walking the Walk: The Reality of the Empty Nest

Posted on September 12, 2012 by wordgeyser

Having written a four-part series on the challenges of a child heading off for college, (see below for links) I’m now having to put that sage advice to the test. A few weeks back my husband and I headed off … Continue reading →

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College Bound Kids?: After They’ve Gone

Posted on August 26, 2012 by wordgeyser

Part 4 in a series of 4 So they’ve finally headed off into the big wide world. Whether you’ve taken them yourself or because of circumstances that responsibility has been passed to another family member, the time comes you find … Continue reading →

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College Bound Kids?: Changing Family Dynamics

Posted on August 24, 2012 by wordgeyser

Part 3 in a series of 4 Whether a child is leaving home for college or because they choose to, parental emotions will run high. From the first time you held them to the day you wave them goodbye you … Continue reading →

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College Bound Kids?: The Practical Stuff for Heading Overseas

Posted on August 8, 2012 by wordgeyser

Part 2 in a series of 4 It was a pretty big can of worms I opened with my first post on college bound kids. I had no idea all those cool, calm and collected mom’s packing their kids up … Continue reading →

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College Bound Kids? You’re Not On Your Own…

Posted on July 19, 2012 by wordgeyser

Part 1 in a series of 4 What a strange time of year. So far summer has been non-existent in The Hague and yet in a few weeks school will be back for the fall semester. Expat families will be … Continue reading →

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College Bound Kids: So You Think They’re Smart?

Posted on September 6, 2011 by wordgeyser

This was first posted when our middle child was in her freshman year at LSU. As the first reports trickle back of how this years new under-grads are faring, let this be a warning for parents… for the record, the … Continue reading →

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College Bound Kids?: Keeping in Touch Across Time Zones

Posted on August 18, 2011 by wordgeyser

Part two of a series of four – suggest you pour a cup of coffee and kick back, this is a bit of a long one. It’s a tough subject. You’re now into the final days/ weeks before college starts … Continue reading →

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College Bound Kids?: You’re not alone

Posted on August 16, 2011 by wordgeyser

What a strange time of year. So far summer has been non-existent in The Hague and yet in a few weeks school will be back for the fall semester. Expat families will soon be returning from their summer travels to … Continue reading →