A child leaving the house signals a major routine shift for both parents and kids. One of the most visible and immediate ways ...

There's something deeply unsettling about walking through rooms that once echoed with laughter but now just echo. For millions of parents across America, the departure of their children hasn't just ...

As children leave, parents are embracing new ways of living—without moving. Three design approaches to consider for what ...

The day a child leaves home can be bittersweet for parents. Although a son or daughter being successful and mature enough to move on to new opportunities can be a source of pride, parents typically ...

But according to Gretchen Rubin, author and host of the Happier with Gretchen Rubin podcast, one thing is essential when it ...

When my 18-year-old son started college this fall, I became an empty nester. I have a few friends with kids the same age, and have been half-jokingly bemoaning with them how quiet our houses have ...

Advising clients who are entering the empty nest phase requires an approach that’s both strategic and tactful. Clients may experience a range of emotions surrounding this change, which could make it ...