Flying Lessons: A Single Mom's Guide to Successful Empty Nesting

by Lauren Johnson

Two-time Transformational Author Award WinnerWe could learn a lot from birds.They feed their young, teach them to fly, show them how to fend for themselves, and send them on their way. When our children fly the coop, it’s not that sacrosanct. We grieve, laugh, question, worry, reminisce, and wonder about what’s next.There is no flight school for empty nesting…instead it happens once the flight begins.Flying Lessons will encourage and inspire single moms to re-examine their approach to empty nesting as an opportunity to partner in a new way with their grown children. Included in this book are methods the empty nesting paradigm from “syndrome” to “celebration”Be an example of what you hope for your childAccept what’s done, and finish what’s notLearn what not to do so your adult child still wants to spend time with youComplete your son’s childhood in a way that supports you bothDiscover that the beauty and necessity of empty nesting can be thrilling as you both take the leap at the same time. This is your new life…it’s time to fly!

186 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 26, 2019

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Reviews

[Laura Pritchett · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm not a single mom, but I do have two kids launching and I loved the little tips in this book. Great resource!

[Jennifer Lynch · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good read

My son will be 18 in a few months so I’m feeling all the emotions that come with that. This book was right on time for me.