15 inspirational quotes for Empty Nesters Posted on March 7May 31 Here are 15 inspirational quotes to help empty nesters to let go, move on and embrace the new phase in their lives. Our constant involvement in our children’s lives is what helps us to do our parenting job well when they are small. However, as they grow older and develop… Read more
Your mind 5 causes of empty nest syndrome depression Posted on February 26May 4 The causes of empty nest syndrome depression may seem self-evident but it’s worth thinking about them because understanding more about them may help you to make more sense of this phase of your life. When your whole life has revolved around caring for your children for many years, it is… Read more
Useful kitchen gadgets for making your life easier Posted on February 24April 7 As a single person living alone, I look for any and all ways to simplify my life, giving me more time to do what I enjoy. I have searched and found some products that I believe will help simplify your life, save you time or give you more space if… Read more
Parenting adult children, hatchlings and vulnerability Posted on February 18September 2 A rare green albino turtle was recently found on the Sunshine Coast in Australia. Volunteers thought the nest was empty but when they examined it, they were surprised to find a tiny white hatchling. Members of a local environmental volunteer group had already counted 122 broken eggs, so its siblings… Read more
Your mind Learn how to build self-esteem Posted on February 11January 3 Self-esteem doesn’t have much to do with your ability or talents. It has everything to do with what you feel about yourself. It can afflict anyone – even those who seem to have everything going for them. Many of us were saddened when David Bowie died recently. He filled auditoriums… Read more
Thinking of downsizing your home? Ask yourself these questions Posted on February 8February 22 When facing a decision about downsizing your home, there are two most important questions to ask. Will it improve your finances? Will it improve your lifestyle? If you answer is ‘yes’ to both of these questions, you need to make the decision sooner rather than later. Don’t stay in your… Read more
Singles Holidays: over 50 and ready to travel Posted on January 27March 18 Many empty nesters take the opportunity to travel once their children have left home. They are healthy, have some disposable income and want to enjoy life while they can. Some of them have even sold their homes and all their possessions. They live an adventurous life, moving from place to… Read more
Your mind Improve your brain health performance Posted on January 20February 17 When researching a previous post called Do brain development games really make a difference? my opinion was confirmed that playing board games is not just entertaining but can improve your brain function too. Our brains need exercise just like our bodies if they are to remain sharp and function at their best. I was coerced into playing… Read more
Financial advice for Empty Nesters – 10 important questions to ask yourself Posted on December 21March 18 The following 10 questions have been compiled as a result of having to evaluate these issues myself. You can ask yourself these questions to help you make some critical decisions when your children have left the nest. Your answers may be revealing. It is the start of a whole new… Read more
A broken heart – a mother’s pain on parting Posted on December 9March 18 I found the poem below in a book by Shelley Bovey The Empty Nest: When Children Leave Home. It is a beautiful poem that describes a broken heart – a mother’s pain on parting. It reminded me of an article I read in the Daily Mail written by Maddy Paxman, author of The Great… Read more
Gifts Unique gifts for adult children Posted on December 3May 24 When your children are small, buying gifts is easy. Every toy store is overflowing with all kinds of items that would make them happy. Looking for unique gifts for adult children is harder. I like to think about what would help them with their daily life, give them some enjoyment or… Read more
When are you considered old? Posted on November 20December 21 In 1933 a self-help book called Life Begins at Forty by Walter Pitkin was a bestselling book in the United States. However, our perceptions about old age have changed since then as life expectancy has increased by leaps and bounds. Today, many people still experience excellent health throughout their sixties. Their… Read more
Parenting Style Quiz: parenting 20-something kids Posted on November 3March 18 Parenting adult children is just as important as parenting little ones but it is very different. During the phase when they first move away from home, children begin to mature and start finding out how they want to live their own lives as adults. Many of us make the mistake… Read more
Your mind Can loneliness kill you? Posted on October 23May 29 Science seems to confirm what many of us perhaps feel instinctively – loneliness can kill us. A number of studies have been done over the years proving its negative effects. A study published in the journal Perspectives on Psychological Science in March 2015, revealed that loneliness increases the risk of… Read more
Inspiration What to do when you feel lost Posted on October 22August 3 When we are feeling lost, it is hard to believe that we will ever find our way again. But, it is that very feeling of being lost that is part of the process of self-discovery. As Henry David Thoreau said “Not until we are lost do we begin to understand… Read more
Review of Refeathering the Empty Nest by Wendy Aronsson Posted on October 20March 18 Book Title: Refeathering the Empty Nest, Life after the children leave Author: Wendy Aronsson Published: (2014). New York: Rowman & Littlefield Price: Hardcover $36.68 Kindle: $34.19 My Rating: 4-5 I found this book thought-provoking and easy to read. I like the distinction Wendy Aronsson makes when she refers to the… Read more
Bridging the chasm between head and heart Posted on October 17March 18 Last weekend my whole family sat around the table together for the first time in a long time. It was too much like old times for me and after everyone left I felt depressed. Here I was urging others to make the most of their empty nest and I was… Read more
Supplements and memory loss Posted on October 10March 18 Memory loss is feared by most people as they get older. When talking about supplements and memory loss, some people are convinced they make a difference, whilst others disagree. What is the truth? Are there really ways to improve your memory and perhaps even prevent the development of Alzheimer’s disease? We… Read more
Change brain pathways – get rid of that negative bias Posted on October 5October 23 According to neuropsychologist Rick Hanson, humans evolved to be fearful – this helped keep our ancestors alive. He says “understanding how your brain became so vigilant and wary, and so easily hijacked by alarm, is the first step toward gaining more control over that ancient circuitry”. He says that once… Read more
Empty Nest What is ’empty nest’ syndrome? Posted on September 23January 3 Much has changed in the years since the term was first coined in the 1970s and some studies have suggested that the transition is much easier now with some parents getting a new lease on life when their children leave home. Today many mothers have careers and roles outside of… Read more