Empty Nest

Strategies to Help Your Kids Take Flight

by Marci Seither

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Pub Date Apr 01 2014 | Archive Date Nov 11 2014

Nazarene Publishing House | Beacon Hill Press

Christian | Nonfiction (Adult)

Description

“All of a sudden, the nest is empty. The birds have gone, and what had been a constant blur of activity is now nothing more than a few discarded feathers. Silence mutes all that was colorful and it is time to reestablish our significant place in an ever-changing world.”

Getting ready to launch your kids to the next stage of life? Like it or not, this transition is inevitable— a natural changing of seasons. With wit and insight, author Marci Seither will give you a spiritual perspective and the practical tips you need to thrive in the midst of change.

Through the practical insights found in Empty Nest you will learn how to help younger children cope as they miss their older siblings and discover how to help your children succeed as they transition to their next phase of life. Whether your child is leaving for college, the military, or returning to live at home, Empty Nest will help you approach this season of life with confidence.

“All of a sudden, the nest is empty. The birds have gone, and what had been a constant blur of activity is now nothing more than a few discarded feathers. Silence mutes all that was colorful...

Advance Praise

“We raise our little ones expecting them to one day stretch their wings, balance at the edge of the nest, then soar off on their own. It’s a parent’s rite of passage, says author Marci Seither . . . . Thank you, Marci, for carrying us through the process with humor and poignant wisdom born of experience.”

Kay Marshall Strom
Author of Quiet Moments for Grandmothers: Scriptures, Meditations, & Prayers

“A practical and sincere look at what it means to be called Mom during the leaving years, how to stay connected to your spouse, and why it’s important to give your children wings. Marci Seither’s relatable prose will challenge you, lift you up, and calm your anxious heart.”

Sherry Kyle
Author of The Girl’s Guide to Your Dream Room

“I wish I had this book available when I left for college. Being able to face the anxiety during this emotional season would have made the transition so much easier for me and my parents.”

Aarika LaMarr
Recent graduate of the University of California, San Diego

“With delightful stories from the pages of her own life and those of others, author Marci Seither offers an insightful and fun dip into the season parents often dread—their children leaving the nest . . . . Readers will turn the last page more confident that they can face their own empty nest journeys with a bit more hope and humor.”

Jan Kern
Author of Scars That Wound, Scars That Heal,
Founder of Voice of Courage,
Life coach and speaker

"Marci Seither writes what she knows! She's been down the road of change, transition, and kids leaving home. Her writing is clear, helpful, and filled with personal stories and examples that anyone going through change will find beneficial. I heartily recommend this book!"

Ken Jones
Pastor, counselor, and speaker

“From the first days of leaving our children in the other room to crying as you see them step on the bus to go to school for the first time, we struggle with our fears and stepping out in faith. The real-life stories in this book will help you take those important steps as a parent.”

Pastor Dwayne Edwards
Las Flores Church of the Nazarene