Natalie Caine M.A., has spent 27 years developing and facilitating women’s groups from “Mommy and Me” to changes brought on by divorce, re-entering the work force, illness, death, re-marriage and singlehood. She started a support group for parents anticipating the empty nest and a website to receive information and talk with others, and is founder and creator of Empty Nest Support Services. Natalie can be heard on Lifetime Radio Network for Women, has been featured in the New York Times, Better Homes and Gardens and other magazines as an expert for empty nesters. Her book, “Life Beyond Transitions” will be published in 2010.
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I think most of us push ourselves too hard to do something when clarity hasn't arrived. Parents call me tearful that they can't get over the emptiness. Who is rushing you?
Do you think if you float...
Tags: empty nester, exhaustion, parents, warmth, writing pad
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When I was in Vancouver, I tried new foods and new trails.
The advantage of being a Boomer and Empty Nester is that I can make a wish list and actually complete it without watching the clock or dashing...
Tags: baby boomer, care takers, empty nester, having fun, olympics
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Do you want to be serenaded or simply a phone call that says why you are loved? Over the years of speaking with empty nesters and boomers, pain comes from unrealistic expectations about their relationships.
Parents...
Tags: boomers, couples, empty nest, relationships
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An unexpected experience made me question if I believe in signs.
Sunday morning, I was driving alone down Malibu Canyon, Los Angeles, as I often do to refresh myself by having a walk on the beach.
Suddenly...
Tags: baby boomers, deer, extra sensory perception, new year, symbology
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You will have sad, painful days. The tears just fall. You thought you were over the sadness. You never imagined there were so many tears in a body, but there they are, clogging your nose and shaking your...
Tags: bad day, music, sadness, support group, trust, yoga
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Did that very question make you uncomfortable? Did you have a voice pop up that said something like, “I don’t want to tell anyone because what if I fail at the IT or worse, I don’t even follow...
Tags: choices, feelings, life transition, role shifts, vulnerability
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A mom called me saying she just wasn’t prepared for this empty nest. She read so many baby and teen books but nothing would help this sorrow she was feeling as an empty nester.
Change is vulnerable....
Tags: change, empty nester, new beginnings, stage of life
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I thought I was a good at asking for help. I am, and there is a new chapter to asking for help.
I confess I did not ask for help enough when it came to outside my circle of support. I did not ask people...
Tags: beauty tips, money
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Natalie Caine M.A., Boomer-Living Director, is the founder of Empty Nest Support Services launched in 2001.
Natalie has interviewed with Lifetime Radio Network for Women. She is also the host of “Conversations...
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Parents have been emailing and calling with the natural reaction after hugging their children goodbye, “I can’t believe how sad I am. Is this normal?” YES. Why wouldn’t you be sad saying goodbye...
Tags: children, empty nest, life transition
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A THOUGHT OF CONFIDENCE “I think that you find your own way. You have your own rules. You have your own understanding of yourself, and that’s what you’re going to count on. In the end, it’s...
Tags: children, empty nester, family
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I think the overall vote for a giveaway would be…
So what came to you when you read that? You can post it here or privately email me, Natalie@emptynestsupport.com
Here is a list of things I have...
Tags: empty nesters, friendships, new job
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Empty Nesters, women and men who have been in a career for decades, stay at home moms, parents retiring, college grads and people returning from service, are all asked, what do you want to do now?
Are...
Tags: empty nest, life transition, parents
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By Anonymous Mom |
I am an empty nester who loves being a mom. I don't love my career anymore and now I have to figure out "What DO I WANT TO BE WHEN I GROW UP?"
Coping with the quiet house and...
Tags: empty nester
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1.You never call. Shift that to, I would love to get an email, text, or call from you even it is short. I know you are busy.
2 . You always wait to the last minute. Judgment distances us from those...
Tags: children, empty nest
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HOW TO BE YOUR OWN BEST FRIEND by Mildred Newman and Bernard Berkowitz with Jean Owen is an oldie but goodie book that will inspire you when you have the blues about your friends.
Mothers are talking...
Tags: bernard berkowitz, empty nester, friendships
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Your children are back to school and in their routine, how are you unfolding your blank sheet of a day and night?
Parents tell me they are uncomfortable sharing that information. They feel embarrassed...
Tags: empty nesters, motivation
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The road you have traveled for eighteen years is turning a corner, headed for a bridge.
What’s the truth about what’s on the otherside? What changes do you have to make inorder to stay...
Tags: children, empty nest, parenting