Stress less while guiding kids to grow and thrive
A study finds parental burnout affects about 13 percent of parents and 31 percent report average burnout. The author urges a backward view of parenting toward long term goals, stressing family volunteering, independent thinking, healthy habits, and respectful, supportive dynamics to lessen stress while raising capable children.
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The empty nest marriage and the holiday dilemma
A narrator reflects on the empty nest stage after a child leaves for college. She describes the challenge of staying connected with a spouse, the sting of loneliness, and the path to renewal through journaling therapy volunteering and honest conversations.
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