The lifelong question of how to find friends! My youngest is in her first semester at college, and it has been hard to find friends. Listen to what advice I’ve given her, and how it also applies to us as we move to new jobs or new places in the empty nest phase.

I quit my job! After 16 years and with 2 in college, what was I thinking?? It’s scary, exciting, and crazy! But I did it! Listen in and hear my thoughts on how and why I did it.

We dropped off our youngest at college, and we are doing well! Leading up to this, I was a little worried at how we would all do at this point. There were some tears, but overall, it was a positive experience! I also decided with her dad and I feeling good, we should celebrate! The emotions will come, I’m sure, but if we are feeling good about things, why not celebrate our successes in raising two wonderful kids?! That is something worth celebrating!

An empty nest mom realizing her kids want to do more and more without her! Yes, it is hard to adjust to. But it is totally normal. Has this happened to you? Any advice for those of us just realizing this? Reach out to Next Chapter Empty Nest on Facebook and Instagram! I’d love to hear from you!

When your child heads back to college early instead of staying home for the entire summer, what’s your reaction? Mine was shock! I don’t know if I’m over it yet (ok-I’m not!). Hear how I’m dealing with it and how I’m preparing myself for this kind of thing.

Hear how college orientation went and what two lessons the parents learned! Very valuable advice!

High school graduation is complete! My youngest has officially graduated from high school! Hear how it went, the ceremony and the graduation party. Almost a full-fledged empty nester- at least during the college months! Yikes!

Hear Brenda tell about her youngest finishing her senior year of high school! So much growth, and some tears for mom, as we look forward to what is to come.

Last week I talked about my college student and after it, I felt like I talked about the good. Well, what about the rest of it? It is has been an emotional time around here with my daughter coming home from college. As many people have warned me, it is an adjustment! So listen in for the rest of the story! Also, numbers 21-30 of my 50 New Things I tried in my 50th year!

A review of my college student’s last 2 years & how it has been for her! And a review of Numbers 11-20 of my 50 New Things! Do you have a college kid? How was their year? Send me a DM on Facebook or Instagram @nextchapteremptynest and tell me about it! If you enjoy this podcast, please share it with others or give it a review!