How to Enjoy the Adult They\u2019ve Become<\/b><\/p>\n
How many times have you found yourself in the midst of a challenging moment with your child, wondering how they\u2019re growing so fast, and dreading the day when they reach adulthood and flee your nest for good? When that day finally arrives, they\u2019re just beyond your arms, but not your heart. It\u2019s a frightening time for any parent.<\/span><\/p>\n In order to cope, remind yourself of how much you\u2019ve done to support their success and even though they\u2019ve left your nest empty, you\u2019ll continue to support them. This new experience has its moments\u2014some sloppy, some wonderful, but also teachable. If you\u2019re experiencing empty-nest syndrome now, your sun sign can definitely play a part in helping you cope. Here is how to handle your child\u2019s next stage in life.<\/p>\n Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces The day you\u2019ve been dreading has finally come. Your child is now an adult and anxious to leave the safety and warmth of your nurturing nest. So how can you learn to enjoy this next stage of their life and yours? Your sun sign has the details.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":77045,"featured_media":5941798,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[57],"tags":[],"cp_author":[7642],"class_list":["post-5941752","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-astrology-numerology","cp_author-debbie-keil-leavitt-authors"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\n<\/b>Plan high-energy activities to fill your empty nest. You\u2019ve been a fun and exciting parent and will continue to be just that\u2014only in a different way. You\u2019ll adjust and adapt, and soon you\u2019ll enjoy more personal freedom. At the same time you\u2019ll love watching that new adult in your life grow.<\/p>\n
\n<\/b>Letting go of someone you love is tough. You adore the comfortable feeling of sharing affection with your child and knowing where they are. Watching them grow has been a highlight of your life. Remind yourself that you still get to watch them evolve and expand their world<\/span>\u2014<\/span>and you\u2019ll be so proud.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>You keep remembering those special conversations and everyday things that you enjoyed with your child<\/span>\u2014<\/span>the trips to school, shopping, or a fun meal when you couldn\u2019t stop laughing at what they said. Remember, your child\u2019s unique wit was something you nurtured, and they\u2019ll want to talk or text as much as you, once they\u2019re settled in.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>You are such a devoted parent. Your attachment is deeply emotional. Your intuitive sense of your child\u2019s needs seldom fails you, and it won\u2019t in the future, no matter the distance. Don\u2019t overwhelm yourself with worry. You gave them a loving foundation, and you\u2019ll continue to be the proud parent of a budding adult.<\/p>\n
\n<\/b>You treasure your child and have always supported their reaching their full sense of self-expression. You\u2019re the master of nurturing their talents and unique qualities. As youthful as your style is, you\u2019re now looking at their life as the older generation with a different point of view. Stay open to enjoy their interpretation of what they\u2019ve learned from you.<\/p>\n
\n<\/b>You are deeply invested in your child\u2019s future. You want everything in life to be perfect for them, but realize that isn\u2019t possible. Now that they\u2019re more independent, it\u2019s time to relax. It\u2019s hard, but they have to start fixing what they break. Remember that you\u2019ve trained them well and be proud, no matter how things look at the moment.<\/p>\n
\n<\/b>You want a sweet, perfect life for your child, without heartbreak or tears, even though you\u2019ve both experienced them already. You know that life offers joy and love too. You empathize at every turn with your new adult. Relax and know that there will always be a balance in life, including so much joy and love.<\/p>\n
\n<\/b>You\u2019re quietly letting go of your child, and it isn\u2019t easy. You know the demands on their sensitive psyche in the world of reality, because you\u2019ve lived it. You\u2019re also a realist and know that they\u2019re on their own, as everyone is. It\u2019s best to watch them launch their dreams while you offer your very powerful support.<\/p>\n
\n<\/b>You understand your child\u2019s need for freedom and exploration at the core of your soul, but it\u2019s still not fun or comfortable. You know how challenging life can become when you lead the charge, and your child learned that behavior from you. You\u2019ll be there to support them\u2014win or lose\u2014and ultimately all will go well.<\/p>\n
\n<\/b>You only want the best for your child, and you\u2019ve built a solid foundation (education, ethics and the realities of life) for them to soar. You\u2019ve had trouble expressing exactly how you feel, but your child will understand how quietly you\u2019ve given to them and how deeply you love them.<\/p>\n
\n<\/b>You know that your child is a collaborative, creative effort between you, the world, and most importantly, that independent soul you produced. You feel responsible, yet you release your offspring, as painful as it is. As you look forward and experience your child\u2019s successes, applaud yourself for your amazing guidance.<\/p>\n
\n<\/b>You adore your child in such a way that there are no words, but you\u2019ll do your best to find them. This person is a part of your heart and soul and that will never change. You\u2019ll see them soar to heights you didn\u2019t think possible while you fear for their safety at every turn. Sit back and enjoy this beautiful soul you brought into this world. You deserve it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"