Parents who feel lonely or unsettled after dropping a child off at university are turning to guidance from a psychologist on coping with the transition into “empty nester” life. Both outlets describe the experience as potentially emotionally difficult, especially at the start, when parents may feel isolation returning after years of daily family routines.
The articles frame their advice as practical steps to help parents manage a “broken heart” feeling during what they call the loneliest weekend in parenthood. While the tone and wording emphasize emotional impact, the reported focus remains on coping strategies rather than specific news events, and they point to the psychologist’s approach as a structured way to adjust to separation.
Because the coverage comes from the same publisher’s related pages, the sources largely align in themes: the change from constant caregiving to a period of being alone, the emotional adjustment required, and the idea that coping can be guided through step-by-step support.
