Many Empty Nesters have marriage problems after the last fledgling flies the nest. Empty Nesters will usually get through this transition in their lives without complications. But sometimes there are permanent results. Marriages are often stressed during this phase of their lives and many empty nesters have marriage problems. Relationships between parents and children will change the majority of the time. And new found independence is common ... Read the Post...
Turning a spare bedroom into an office?
It may feel strange to start rearranging your home now that the children are gone. Some Empty Nesters choose to keep their children's rooms just the way they left it. This is not really the best idea in the long run. If parents are having a hard time with empty nest issues, keeping the house "just the same" is not moving on. When their teen left home they may of taken their furniture with them. Planning ahead for college may have included ... Read the Post...
What do Empty Nesters Spend their Money on?
It will surprise you how little expenses change when the home narrows down to two. What do Empty Nesters spend their money on? In most cases, empty nesters spend their money on the same expenses they always have. Only now, they possibly have a college tuition to help with. That depends on what they have decided as a family to do. When children leave the nest, the house payment and most expenses do not change. Water consumption may decrease ... Read the Post...
Should I tell my Children how to Parent my Grandchildren?
I was recently told by my oldest daughter that I had no business interfering with her life. Advice that is not asked for is unsolicited advice. It made me ask myself, "Should I tell my children how to parent my grandchildren"? It came to me almost as hard as a slap to the face that I really don't have a right to do that. My daughter is nearly 40 years old. She is certainly old enough take care of her own family. I may not like the way ... Read the Post...