Becoming an empty nester can feel like a mix of pride, joy, and unexpected ache. In this episode of For the Love of Parenting, Kimberly Myers shares her personal journey of sending her daughter off to college, the quiet that followed, and the surprising ways she rediscovered herself in the process.

From reconnecting with her husband to creating new routines and revisiting old passions, Kimberly invites listeners to see the empty nest not as an ending, but as a new beginning.

Whether you’re preparing for this season or already in it, this episode will give you encouragement, practical tips, and a gentle reminder: your nest may be emptier, but your life can be fuller than ever.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why the empty nest can feel both joyful and challenging
• How to rediscover parts of yourself you put on hold
• Simple ways to reconnect with your partner in this season
• Tips for staying socially connected and investing in your own growth
• Why the empty nest isn’t the end, but the start of something new

Take a Deeper Dive with Me

• A Space of Her Own: Why Every Mom Needs One
• Beyond the Makeover: How to Live, Create, and Recharge in Your Space
• September's Renewal: Parents Act Now!

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Remember, as parents, do your best—there are no perfect parents, but countless ways to be loving and supportive. Signing off from the For Love of Parenting podcast. Thanks for listening. Until next time.

In this episode of For the Love of Parenting, we’re stepping into September’s season of renewal. While back-to-school no longer means buying school supplies, bus stops, after-school snack chaos, or drop-offs at college for me, the month still carries that unmistakable ‘fresh start’ energy.

Together, we’ll explore how parents can embrace September as more than just a transition for kids—it’s a reset for us, too. From carving out a cozy corner just for yourself to reimagining unused spaces in your home, this is about reclaiming both your physical and emotional space.

You’ll hear how small shifts—like signing up for that yoga/fitness class, dusting off the treadmill, or simply giving yourself five quiet minutes in the morning—can spark growth and renewal. September is your time to say: I matter too.

Whether your kids are little or already out of the house, this episode invites you to pause, breathe, and begin again. Because new beginnings aren’t just for the young—they’re for anyone ready to reclaim their space and step into what’s nex

Want a Deeper Dive into This Topic?
Explore these episodes:

• A Space of Her Own: Why Every Mom Needs One
• Beyond the Makeover: How to Live, Create, and Recharge in Your Space

Contact:
For The Love of Parenting Podcast - Sponsored by Pregnancy Concepts LLC

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Email us at askus@pregnancyconcepts.com

Remember, as parents, do your best—there are no perfect parents, but countless ways to be loving and supportive. Signing off from the For Love of Parenting podcast. Thanks for listening. Until next time.

What's Up Wednesdays!

Welcome back to For the Love of Parenting! Last week, we talked about brain development and your baby’s first 1,000 days. This week, we’re shifting the lens to your brain.

We’ll explore what researchers now know about so-called “mommy brain”—the very real and remarkable brain remodeling that happens during pregnancy and postpartum. Instead of seeing forgetfulness as a flaw, you’ll learn how these changes make you more responsive, more attuned, and better equipped to care for your baby.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• How a mother’s brain physically and functionally changes during pregnancy and postpartum
• Why some of these changes last well beyond the newborn stage
• How your brain and your baby’s brain “co-rise” during the first 1,000 days
• Why you can’t spoil a newborn with too much love and attention
• Everyday tips to support your brain health and reframe “mommy brain” as a superpower

Resources & References:

• Hoekzema et al., Nature Neuroscience (2016, 2024) – MRI studies on maternal brain changes
• JAMA Neurology (2023) – reframing “mommy brain” as adaptation
• Harvard Center on the Developing Child – serve-and-return interactions
• Cusick & Georgieff (2016) – the first 1,000 days and brain development

Deeper Dive:

• From Womb to Two: The Critical Window of Brain Growth - Episode 78

Tune in and take heart: your brain is not broken, it’s beautifully adapting to the incredible role of parenthood.

Contact:
For The Love of Parenting Podcast - Sponsored by Pregnancy Concepts LLC

DM us on IG @pregnacyconcepts

Email us at askus@pregnancyconcepts.com

Remember, as parents, do your best—there are no perfect parents, but countless ways to be loving and supportive. Signing off from the For Love of Parenting podcast. Thanks for listening. Until next time.