Now that parents have dropped their children off at college for a new school year, they’re heading back home alone. The transition can lead to an unexpected emotional dip.
“‘Empty nest syndrome’ is a really interesting phenomenon for parents who have built a life around a child being in their house, and then the kid leaves the nest,” says Laurel McKenzie, behavioral scientist at digital coaching platform, CoachHub. “The symptoms and effects of losing a really important emotional connection in your life can come up as depression, anxiety and a loss of identity.”
