Tag Archives: empty nest syndrome

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?: 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 →