The Sweet Spot
Parenting / Empty Nest
They grew up. Now what?
Parenting young adults, the college years, and the empty nest
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Cornell Seven Documentary: A Mother's Perspective
A mother reflects on the Cornell Seven documentary, college safety, consent, sexual assault, and conversations with her freshman daughter.
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- Jul 15, 2026A Postcard from 30,000 Feet: I Don't Want to Be Brave
- Jul 4, 2026Empty Nest and the Holidays: What Homesickness Taught Me About Healing
- Jun 10, 2026When Summer Feels Heavy: Mom Guilt, Midlife, and Letting Go
- Jun 10, 2026Becoming an Empty Nester: The Rainy Day Memory That Made Me Miss Motherhood
- Jun 1, 2026Behind the Mic: Moving, Starting Over, and the Silence I Am Walking Toward
- May 28, 2026How Do I Cope With Empty Nest Depression?: A Note from Jenn
- May 24, 2026A Long Weekend, Off Campus, and the Midlife Lens, A Note from Jenn
- May 4, 2026The Gap Between My Voice and Her Finding Hers
- May 1, 2026When Both Sides Go Silent: A Mother's Day Letter to Anyone Holding the Quiet