Activities for Empty-Nesters: Tips to Fill the Void When Your Kids Leave Home

After you’ve spent nearly two decades equipping your children with the skills they need to succeed in life, it may come as a shock when your kids leave the nest, and you suddenly have some extra time to yourself. And though you may feel a sense of accomplishment and relief once your teenagers fly the coop, it’s also common to experience prolonged grief followed by symptoms of depression and loneliness — a condition known as empty nest syndrome. These symptoms tend to last for about three months, but for some parents, they can linger for months or years. 

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