Single Mom Empty Nesters

Are you a single mom who is now an empty nester? Or do you know one? This season in a single mom's life can be emotional, exciting and challenging, among other things...

We want you to know that we are here for you! It doesn't matter if your children are now primarily on their own, off to university or married. You are always MOM. And you are still important.

We'd love to hear from some of you empty nester single moms. As hard as it might be to walk inside your home after seeing your youngest child off to school or moving them into their own apartment, other moms in your position can be comforted by what you share. Or we can try to comfort you during this transition.

When a single mom comes home for the first time after "launching" her youngest you can be sure that many tears are shed. Now more than ever, they may feel the need to know that someone cares. Logically, single mom empty nesters know their grown children, family and friends still care, but loneliness is tough to keep at bay.

Single mom empty nesters are typically moms in their 40's and beyond. They grew up in an era where family, friends and neighbors reached out to each other on a daily basis in all kinds of circumstances. Some of these generous gestures of giving seem to have gotten lost in the business of our world. Let's bring them back and help empty nester single moms.

If you know an empty nester single mom, here are some ideas that you can take and act on...

• Bring a meal, flowers and/or a good book over.

• Call and chat in the evening when the dark night is looming and she might be feeling a little anxious.

• Ask if she needs help with any small home maintenance repairs.

• Surprise her by mowing the lawn or shoveling the driveway.

• Bring her trash cans and newspaper up while she is at work.

• Invite her for a meal or to watch a movie together at your home.

• Make sure she is not alone during a major holiday.

• If you know her children's birthdays and they're not home on that day, bring over a small cake, have her call her son or daughter and sing and celebrate.

• Offer to help her sort through photos and create a photo album.

• Send her a note of encouragement.

• Text her an uplifting note.

• Take a walk together and listen to her share concerns. Make plans to help her in a way that you know will be meaningful to her.

We'd love to hear from empty nester single moms. Other moms in your position can be comforted by what you share. Or we can try to comfort you during this transition.

We'd also welcome ideas to add to our list for those reaching out to empty nester single moms.

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