Maybe you are not moving towards an empty nest quite yet. Or perhaps, in your situation, it may never be a possibility. However, one truth we will all encounter on our parenting journey is – change is inevitable. How will you embrace a new season of parenting?
Will you hang on to the past as if the next season of parenting can’t compare? If you do, you might strip the present moment of all the joy it has to offer.
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When I struggle to release a season of parenting, I always remember my friend’s precious words from long ago –
“The next seasons of life are good too!”
You can click here to read, a time when I found myself struggling to embrace the next season of parenting.
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Embrace a New Season
So all of you mommas out there struggling to let go of a season you love – remember, it is okay to embrace the new season while cherishing memories of the last one.
Featured Post
Today our featured article is from Michele Morin as she shares her heart as she approaches an empty nest. No matter what stage of parenting you are in, it is worth the read. She leaves you excited to embrace a new season.
Michele has a website Living our Days, where she writes on a regular basis. However, today she is a guest over on Kindred Mom. Here you will find our featured post along with a podcast. Be sure to listen as she shares additional tidbits of parenting. Speaking from experience, we can learn so much from someone who has gone before us.
Now for our Featured Post
“What in the World Will You Do With Yourself?”
Written by Michele Morin
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My two elder daughters are in their 40s & my youngest mid 30s, my eldest grandchild is 21 & youngest under 10, then I have step daughters in their 30’s & younger step grandchildren.
So I have seen quite a few seasons of parenting/grandparenting & step parenting/grandparenting in my life…
Each has its own joys & challenges! But that is what makes life interesting! 😀
Bless you Maree,
Jennifer
Jennifer, I would say you have seen a few seasons. And I might add – you have great words of wisdom. Maree
Michele’s post is full of wisdom and encouragement!
Yes! Thank you for reading. Maree
I have a 16-year-old girl. So, yeah – thanks for this! 🙂
Valerie,
Yes, you are heading into that arena. It will be here before you know it. Maree
Maree, this feature feels like a warm hug. Thanks so much for your encouragement.
Hugs right back to you for writing a wonderful post. Maree
I enjoyed Michele’s post. I remember when m oldest son finished sixth grade, and it suddenly hit me that he was halfway through his school years at home. While it’s sad to know that our children are getting closer to leaving us, each season of life has its joys. I’ve enjoyed their college years and young adulthood, too.
Barbara,
I, too, enjoyed my kid’s college years. You are so right, “each season of life has its joys.” Blessings to you, Maree