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SCHEDULE A Discover POP Tour SEE OUR AGES 6 WEEKS THROUGH GRADE 12 27 ACRES OF CAMPUS IPAD CAMPUS CURRICULUM FOCUS LITERACY MATH SCIENCEAND TECHNOLOGY STEM EXCEEDS NATIONAL AND STATE TEST SCORE AVERAGES AT ALL LEVELS 500-SEAT FINE ARTS CENTER EAGLE STADIUM SPORTS COMPLEX 12 ACRES OF SPORTS FIELDS PRINCE OF PEACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL EARLY LEARNING CENTER WWW.POPCS.ORG 972-447-0532 NEARTHE NORTH DALLASTOLLWAY PLANO PARKWAY Congratulations Your child is ready to take off on his own. Per- haps hes going to college or beginning a new career or a re- lationship with a significant other. Its time to pat yourself on the back for a worthy parental accomplishment. So why dont you feel like celebrating And why are you spending most of your time with your eyes glued to your phone hoping hell call or text you While empty nest syndrome has become an easily recognized term in our society not everyone realizes that it can be associated with a profound sense of grief. Adding to that grief is the fact that empty nest syndrome often coincides with other major life events such as menopause retirement and the need to care for elderly parents. A child leaving home naturally conjures feelings of loss and uncertainty. It is after all a significant change and one that may require patience to accept. It takes time to regain your mo- mentum having gone from much-needed parent to once again an independent person. While both men and women are susceptible to empty nest syn- drome women seem to feel it more deeply perhaps because of the strong nurturing role most mothers provide. Suzanne Feiler a therapist specializing in womens issues at Insights Collabora- tive Therapy Group in Dallas says I think its important for the empty nester to be intentional about the way she thinks about this new chapter in her life. Mindfully choosing a positive framework through which to understand and enjoy this radically new pas- sage in your story is a powerful graduation gift to give yourself. Youve completed a truly difficult task eighteen years in the mak- ing so go ahead and allow yourself to feel the accomplishment. Feiler also says that its a mothers well-earned moment to finally return her nurturing focus back to herself after years of pouring vital energy and attention into someone else. If youre married or in a long-term relationship this is the per- fect time to fully reconnect with your partner. Mark this passage with something bubbly andor a special celebration. Mary Sanger a marriage and family therapist and the founder of Insights of- fers several ways for couples to deal with empty nest syndrome. Give yourself and your partner things to look forward to such as The Empty Nest Syndrome STARTING YOUR NEXT CHAPTER goodTO KNOW by Kristin Cicciarelli Contributor