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Handling An Empty Nest

Time is a curious phenomenon. One minute you?re cuddled in bed reading your kids their favorite bedtime story and the next you?re suddenly alone in an empty house with storybooks packed up in the attic. Even if you would rather they not grow up, you know that they will, and one day they have to find their own life paths. This is a pretty scary moment in your life as well, as you ponder the days of loneliness ahead. Know that with the right approach, this big life change can be navigated successfully.

Your success at this new transition in life all depends on how you look at things. You must realize that just because your kids are leaving the house does not mean they are leaving you. Despite the fact that your kids are no longer with you, your duties as a parent will never be deemed finished. This is a responsibility that will remain as long as you and your kids grace the earth, despite the fact that you no longer live under the same roof. It must be understood, however, that the nature of your responsibilities as a parent has now undergone a significant change. As your kids grow older, it is only right that their autonomy and individual personalities grows as well. As long as you are willing to offer guidance and emotional support to your kids, remembering that they are no longer kids, you can continue your relationship on a new footing as friends.

One of the advantages of your child leaving the house is that you get the opportunity to reintroduce yourself to your spouse. Husbands and wives quickly turn into dads and moms after the arrival of children. This forms the basis of their relationship for as long as kids remain at home. With the departure of the kids, you can once again begin to enjoy a connection with your spouse. Use a portion of the time you used to spend on your children to focus on your spouse's needs instead. When the kids leave, you will be able to find the connection with your spouse that made you fall in love in the first place. No longer do you have to have await the occasional based on your children's schedules. You can do anything you want, whenever you want, wherever you want, and you don't have to tell anyone. You could also simply spend some much needed quiet time in each other's arms.

Single parents have a great opportunity as well. Friendships can now be nurtured more fully. You could also make new friends, go on various outings, and make new things happen for you, without the need for anyone to mind the kids while you are away.

You are already aware that when kids are around, time is at a premium. When moms and dads are busy raising kids, they often neglect their own passions. With your children now gone, you can sit back and once again reassess your interests.

You can either return to the hobbies that you had in the past or try out new ones. Go on a cruise, indulge in your earlier joy of painting, take up charity work, or start a business. With the departure of the kids, you are left with plenty of time to follow your dreams.

Don't launch yourself into a totally new world of irrevocable changes. Take time to get used to the way it is now before you make any huge changes. Feel free to stay in regular touch with your children and help them get used to their new lives. It may take a while to adjust, so give yourself that leeway. Once you and your children are used to the new order of life, it's time for some excitement! Take the time to enjoy your new life. Your job as a parent of little ones is complete. You did a good job preparing your child for what was ahead. The time has come for a new, exciting chapter in your life. Seize the day!