From Mom to Me Again
How I Survived My First Empty-Nest Year and Reinvented the Rest of My Life
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3.5 • 4 Ratings
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- $15.99
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- $15.99
Publisher Description
Rediscover your own identity after your kids leave home with this top-rated empty nest book for moms!
This empowering and insightful book is packed with practical advice, inspiring anecdotes, and valuable strategies to help you navigate the transition into empty nesting and discover a vibrant new identity.
Written by an experienced author who has been through the journey herself, this book is your trusted companion as you embark on this transformative phase. Whether you're feeling lost, overwhelmed, or uncertain about what lies ahead, From Mom to Me Again offers a roadmap to reclaiming your independence, rediscovering your passions, and embracing the joy and opportunities that come with an empty nest.
Inside, you'll find:Practical tips for adjusting to life without children at home, creating a fulfilling routine, and establishing new goals.
• Inspiring stories from real women who have successfully reinvented themselves after their children have flown the nest.
• Expert advice on self-care, cultivating new friendships, and exploring new hobbies or career paths.
• Strategies for nurturing your relationships with your grown children and maintaining a strong bond while giving them space to grow.
• Guidance on navigating the emotional ups and downs of this transition and finding a renewed sense of purpose.Whether you're a newly empty-nester or have been on this journey for some time, From Mom to Me Again is your go-to resource for embracing change, rediscovering yourself, and living life to the fullest. With its wealth of wisdom, actionable steps, and uplifting guidance, this book is a must-read for every woman ready to embark on a new chapter of her life.
Also makes a great gift for empty nesters!
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In this wise and encouraging guide for mothers of adult children, Huffington Post blogger Shultz combines posts she wrote on adjusting after her two sons left for college with interviews with mothers and various experts. Part memoir and part self-help, the book is filled with useful suggestions; the overriding message is to start the process before the kids leave. Shultz likens empty-nest parenthood to moving from catcher to pitcher; another mom likens her new role to that of a consultant rather than full-time employee. Grown children, Shultz points out, still need a parent's input. Generally optimistic (though she does grimly compare her childless house to a "theater that has gone totally dark"), she suggests strengthening other important relationships, such as with spouses, and, if one has been out of the workforce, seeking ways to reenter it. Instead of wallowing, she recommends reaching out to friends, traveling, exploring hobbies, and viewing the change as a chance to redesign one's future. Three million American women face the empty-nest experience each year, according to the author; this guidebook will help mothers navigate this "wonderful and horrible" time with acceptance and aplomb.
