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How to Cope When Kids Fly the Coop

September 16, 2014 | by Natalie Caine | One Comment

Chicago Tribune

Natalie was featured as an empty nest expert in a new article published in the Chicago Tribune.

Natalie Caine, founder of Life in Transition, remembers the feeling all too well. As her daughter and only child prepared to venture off to college 3,000 miles away from home (moving from Los Angeles to New York), Caine feared how their relationship would change. She hosted a meeting with other parents in her shoes, and out of that blossomed her counseling service. She provides advice to parents preparing for empty nests.

Caine and several other experts shared with us their tips for how to cope.

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One Response

  1. Tracy Jensen says:
    September 24, 2014 at 4:39 pm

    I’m a empty nester and have found it very challenging I was a stay at home for 14 years and than only work part time. I personally let myself grieve (meaning cry) when needed. I’m turning my extra time into doing things for myself and hobbies that I gave up when I had kids. But I still really miss my boys it’s hard any words of encouragment?
    Thanks

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