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Reclaim Your Life, Somewhat, When Your Kids Start School

September 20, 2023 by Christian Lemon

I thought I’d be more upset about my kids going off to school. Instead, I’m trying to reclaim a bit of my life from before they were born.

Filed Under: at-home parenting, National, parenting advice Tagged With: back to school, emotions, empty nest, parental guilt, stay-at-home parents, tips, work-at-home parents

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College Drop-Off of Firstborn Leaves Parents Wondering, Worrying

September 12, 2018 by Vincent O'Keefe

It’s common for parents’ lives to feel unsettled when their first child heads to college. But the metaphor of child-as-pioneer can help ease the grief.

Filed Under: education, relationships Tagged With: college, empty nest, growing up, milestones, teens / tweens

The Kids Grow Up: A New Film on Fatherhood

June 1, 2011 by Lance Somerfeld

Today is June 1st, which marks the kick-off to the Media March until Father’s Day on June 19th. That’s right!  […]

Filed Under: entertainment, NYC Tagged With: college, empty nest, movies, teens / tweens

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