Advice for the Empty Nester

If your last child is all grown up and about to leave home — or he or she has already moved out — you might be experiencing some mixed emotions. Although you might actively encourage your children to become independent, the experience of letting go can be painful. You might find it difficult to suddenly have no children at home who need your care. You might miss being a part of your children's daily lives — as well as the constant companionship. You might also worry intensely about your children's safety and whether they'll be able to take care of themselves on their own. You might struggle with the transition if your last child leaves the nest a little earlier or later than you expected — or at a time different from when you did. If you have only one child or strongly identify with your role as parent, you might have a particularly difficult time adjusting to an empty nest.

Now is the perfect time to dust off your passions that may have been pushed aside for many years and embrace this time as it is truly yours. Your child may be out of your home, but they will always carry with them all of the valuable lessons you taught them to keep them safe. Oftentimes, parents feel their new quiet surroundings to be a constant reminder of what used to be and sometimes the best way to overcome that feeling of being emotionally stuck in neutral can be appeased by sizing down.

It's important to take several elements intro consideration when making this adjustment. Find an area close to senior or community activity centers, convenient to doctor's and hospitals, mild climate which REALLY helps arthritis, and when choosing how much you would like to size down... consider a second bedroom to use as an art room/ study/ guest room. La Jolla and UTC have many options with all of these conveniences that will make your transition very smooth. Many condo/ townhome communities offer transportation to UCSD and Scripps, grocery stores, and community centers. There are a plethora of one, two, and three bedroom condominiums and townhomes throughout the area that will suit your new lifestyle and budget.

If you have any questions or if you need any help listing your home or finding a new home please contact Kristin Benedetti BRE Lic # 01946447,
 Berkshire Hathaway Home Services,
1299 Prospect St, Suite 101, La Jolla, California, 92037 
Cell: 858-900-5578 or mail at lajollaluxuryhomes@outlook.com.