TY - BOOK AU - Stillwell,Brooke AU - Mouw,Lynne Anne TI - Life after kids : : rediscover yourself and thrive beyond motherhood SN - 9781394295340 AV - HQ 759 .S75 2026 PY - 2026/// CY - Hoboken, New Jersey : PB - Jossey-Bass KW - Motherhood KW - Parent and adult child KW - Self-actualization (Psychology) in women N1 - Includes bibliographical references N2 - "How are you supposed to cope when your kids are preparing to leave home for new opportunities? This is the question millions of moms are asking as they transition to becoming an empty-nester. Feelings of anxiety, loneliness, and uncertainty abound. As kids grow older and more independent, they start to need their parents less and less. How do you reconcile this feeling of loss and prepare to welcome a new parenting phase? Life After Kids is the roadmap to navigating this transitional life stage, leading moms to find new opportunities to redefine themselves and focus on developing their emotional and mental health"-- Provided by publisher ER -