eHow Of The Day How to Survive and Thrive in an Empty Nest by Linda Natali You've just dropped the last of your brood off at the dorm; now it is time to face your empty nest. This generation of mothers often talk with pride about their children and express a sense of relief and joy as they watch their children grow into their own. Moms sending their youngest to college now are less likely to experience the classic empty nest syndrome. Few describe lingering depression, apathy, and loss of identity when children leave the nest. While the question may no longer be "Who am I if I'm not taking care of the kids?" the reality is that many mothers find themselves with a renewed sense of freedom. As it turns out, dads are the ones taking their child's departure to heart. According to a 2008 study from Wheaton College, fathers were actually less emotionally prepared for an empty nest than mothers. The secret isn't so much figuring out how to cope with a kid at college as it is figuring out how to take advantage of the situation. If you're looking to reorient your life after a recent vacancy, the following steps will help you discover that the empty nest isn't a bad thing at all.…Keep reading More Like This How to Survive Empty Nest Syndrome How to Prepare Yourself for Your Child's Departure to College How to Cope With Empty Nest Syndrome How to Deal With Empty Nest Syndrome How to Survive your Kids first Year in College New On eHow "Kung Fu Panda" Hints for a DS How to Report a Lost Birth Certificate Holiday Gag Gifts Waste Recycling Projects Pain Relievers for Dogs With Joint Arthritis		Advertisement Featured Member Articles Kurt Schwengel from Santa Monica, CA wrote: How to Start a Club in School How to Find the Right Private School How to Safely Share Pictures on the Internet You Should Follow Us!