How to Deal with Your Children Moving Out
Remember that they are not going away forever. You might think they are, but you will actually hear from them a lot more once they move out. My daughters actually call me four and five times a day now that they have moved out.
If they do not call you, then you call them or text them. But always keep in touch with them. This will make you feel much better as time goes by. I know it is not the same as them being in their room, but it eventually gets easier as the days go by.
If they live in the same state, make a day at least every other weekend to where they come over and spend it with the family. If they have more time to spare, then take advantage of it as long as you can.
If they live in a different state or country, make sure you get a web cam hooked up as quick as you possibly can. Web cams are one of the most useful items when keeping loved ones in touch with one another. They are not expensive and they are so easy to use. Best of all, you can see the person you love, live and right in front of you.
If it makes you feels better as parents, keep their room the way they leave it. This way when they do come home to visit, it's like they never left.
Last but not least this is the most important step. Sit back and relax, enjoy the peace and quiet that you have earned! Just because they have moved out, does not mean that you have stopped being parents. It just means that you have extra time and space to do so !
Published by Jeanne Marie Kerns
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Post a CommentHa and unfortuantely sometimes they want to come back!
How to deal? Throw the biggest party you ever had! Seriously, this is good advice. My daughter also called me more once she moved out.
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