282278 957 Mind & Body Self-Improvement Middle Age true Sat, 23 Jan 2010 04:01:23 -0800 /system/videos/5/78/96/30/309678.flv coping,handling,dealing,empty,nest,syndrome,parenting,leaving,kids,children,college,house,home,depression How To Cope With Empty Nest Syndrome http://www.howcast.com/videos/282278-How-To-Cope-With-Empty-Nest-Syndrome http://www.howcast.com/videos/282278-How-To-Cope-With-Empty-Nest-Syndrome/edit approved 108 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=282278"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=282278" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 1 Equilibrio http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/282278/cope_with_empty_nest_syndrome_thumb_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 288 false false false 104217 0 21 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/282278/21.jpg Look at the bright side Look at this as the beginning of a new chapter of your life, one that allows you to be more self-indulgent.

]]> 104218 1 28 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/282278/28.jpg Give your child space Resist the urge to cope with your feelings by nagging or making them feel guilty about leaving. Don’t take advantage of their potential homesickness by suggesting they move back.

]]> 104219 2 39 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/282278/39.jpg Put yourself first Make yourself your next project – those who do handle the transition better than parents who transfer all their attention to their spouse.

]]> 104220 3 48 Tip Don’t do anything rash in the first few months, like sell your house.

]]> 104221 4 52 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/282278/52.jpg Do some soul-searching Think back to dreams and goals you postponed when you become a parent. Now might be a good time to resurrect some of them.

]]> 104222 5 61 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/282278/61.jpg Get a hobby Take up a new hobby or sport. If you’re married, consider one you can do with your spouse.

]]> 104223 6 65 Tip Don’t panic if you and your spouse don’t seem to know what to talk about now that the kids are gone. This is extremely common, and most often temporary.

]]> 104224 7 76 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/282278/76.jpg Reach out to family members Reconnect with family and friends, especially if you are a single parent now living alone.

]]> 104225 8 81 Tip If you have pets, give them some TLC. Veterinarians say the abrupt absence of a child is difficult on them, too.

]]> 104226 9 90 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/282278/90.jpg Get help If you are still feeling extreme sadness after six months, consider getting professional help.

]]> 104227 10 97 Fact According to U.S. census figures, one quarter of adults ages 18 to 34 – about 18 million people – still live with their parents.

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