Article by Fabafterfifty ‘Can Empty Nesters help Full Nesters?’ Jessica Chivers certainly hopes so!! “Mother the Mother” It’s been said that “it takes a village to raise a child”, that we “get by with a little from our friends” and that a “happy mother mothers a happy home” which is why Jessica is starting this call to action to get the UK mothering mothers. She needs your help to get this “MOTHER THE MOTHER” movement (more…)
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Article by Fabafterfifty We may all have dreams of travelling once the kids leave home, but one couple, David and Veronica James , took the plunge, sold their home and set off on their travels, becoming ‘gypsynesters’. We asked them to share some of their remarkable experiences with Fabafterfifty readers. What prompted you to become ‘gypsynesters’? How far ahead did you start to plan? When our middle daughter graduated from high school and went off (more…)
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Article by Fabafterfifty My mother-in-law was totally distraught at the death of her much loved dog. A very loving person with a strong maternal instinct she found it incredibly difficult to function without her pet which had brought affection and structure to her daily life. I jokingly said to my husband that if she didn’t get another dog, he may have to move back home! Apparently I had struck a nerve as my mother-in-law had (more…)
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Article by Annette Webb When we recently discussed new government guidelines removing the barrier of age as it applies to adoption, several people asked if the same applied to fostering. We asked Annette Webb from Simply Fostering if this was the case and whether fostering was a viable option for midlife women. ‘Empty Nesters’ are some of the most skilled childcare workers Many Over 50’s foster carers or ‘empty nesters’ are now seen and recognised (more…)
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Article by Fabafterfifty Is it good news for Empty-Nesters and a triumph over ageism asover-45s are cleared to adopt? Children’s minister Tim Laughton is quoted in today’s SundayTimes as saying ‘empty-nesters’ in their late forties and fifties should be welcomed by adoption panels. Recognising the excellent parenting skills more mature people have acquired in bring up their own children, he argues that they could offer a much needed lifeline to older children remaining in local (more…)
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Article by by Sarah Pennells of SavvyWoman So, the children have finally left home and the house feels a bit empty. It will probably take some getting used to, but it can be a great time to invest in yourself. You may be still supporting your children financially – especially if they’re at university – but that doesn’t mean you can’t prioritise your own finances. Maybe you’re able to free up some cash to invest in (more…)
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Article by James Butler The move from Freehold to Leasehold Property. When the children leave home, or as we near retirement, frequently the decision is made to downsize. Often the move is made from freehold house to leaseshold apartment. We asked a leading leasehold consultancy to talk us through the leasehold maze. 10 TOP TIPS FOR RESIDENTIAL LEASEHOLDERS 1. What is a Leasehold Property? Typically a Leasehold property is a Flat or part of (more…)
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Article by Fabafterfifty With women up and down the country facing stating life without kids as the start of the new academic year begins, it is with mixed emotions that many women wave goodbye and start their lives as ‘Empty Nesters’. But how can technolgy help you stay in touch with children once they leave home? As thousands of young people prepare to fly the nest for university this week, a new study by Endsleigh, (more…)
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