Dear Annie: My youngest just left for college, and the quiet in this house feels deafening. For more than 20 years, my whole world revolved around being a mom. My days were built around carpools, ...

I became an empty nester this fall when my younger kid went to college. As a single parent, it hit me hard; I have more time to myself than my married, empty-nest friends. I've realized that as my ...

David Nathan (left), a psychologist with Allina Health in St. Paul, and Melissa Lundquist (right), an associate professor in the School of Social Work and director of the undergraduate social work ...

For Laura Zabel and Levi Weinhagen, performing is part of processing their new empty nest life chapter. "One whole year to adjust to this new reality," said Zabel. "August of 2024 is when my heart ...

It’s that time of year when many parents across the U.S. see their kids head off to college or leave home to start their working lives. For parents and guardians, experts say, the separation from ...

You've probably heard the term "empty nest" when your child goes off to college or moves out for a job. It can be a tough transition for parents. "It can trigger a wide range of emotions, everything ...

NEW YORK -- With kids back at school, the start of an academic year is a time for parents to cope with a big change. Whether your kid went off to their first days of preschool, or you helped them pack ...

My wife and I will soon be, in the parlance of parenting, empty nesters. It’s a term I’ve decided to reject. I’ve been rejecting a lot of things lately, if I’m being honest. Things like the fact that ...