What do I do now that they’ve left home? Learn to cope with Empty Nest Syndrome.

When you've spent all your time, attention and money devoted to raising children for twenty to thirty years or more, life can seem more than a little empty once those kids are grown up enough to leave home. There's actually a feeling of emptiness, loneliness, and loss that's known as empty nest syndrome. Many parents have a difficult time getting used to the children being gone, and sometimes it can take awhile to adjust. Read more about the symptoms and effects of empty nest syndrome and ways to cope after sending your child to college.