Last week, Shawn and Jean began to talk about what happens when your kids grow up and leave you with an empty nest. This week, they share five common issues that parents deal with as their kids leave home, and what steps they can take to cope with this stage of life.

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Episode Chapters

  • The Fear That You Are No Longer Needed

    Starting at 10 min 
    46 sec

    Do parents actually become addicted to being needed?

  • Fear of Kids Failing to Launch

    Starting at 17 min 
    39 sec

    Do you fear that your kid won't "make it"?

  • The Fear of Failing Your Kids as a Parent

    Starting at 22 min 
    02 sec

    Were you a thorough enough parent? Do you have regrets or lost opportunities?

  • The Fear of a Change in Your Marriage

    Starting at 34 min 
    20 sec

    How does a marriage change when your kids are no longer home?

  • The Fear of Being Old

    Starting at 39 min 
    04 sec

    The realization that you are in the later stages of your life.