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Claim some extra space when the kids move out

September 18, 2014 | by Natalie Caine | No Comments

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Maisy Fernandez interviewed Natalie for USA TODAY Best Years magazine.

As the owner of Los Angeles-based Empty Nest Support Services, Natalie Caine has helped many women through the process. She suggests bringing up the idea hypothetically before the child even moves out, when emotions aren’t as highly charged.

You might start the conversation by asking, “How would you feel if I used this as a guest room or a writing room?”

“Then listen, pause and respond,” Caine said. “Let the child know you are simply exploring the idea.”

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