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The Single Empty Nester
Jun 11, 2024 by Anthony Damaschino
I am thrilled to announce the launch of my new book, The Empty Nest Blueprint for Single Parents. This book is a labor of love born from a deep understanding of single parents' unique challenges and triumphs in navigating the empty nest transition.
About a third of the way through my first book, The Empty Nest Blueprint, I realized I had some strategic choices to make. Do I talk about boomerang children? Do I focus on divorce? Do I need to discuss single parents and couples? All authors have choices to make, and I made the conscious decision to make The Empty Nest Blueprint more couple-focused in the latter third of the book. This aligned with my story and what I wanted to accomplish with this book.
As soon as I made the decision to focus on single parents in my second book, The Empty Nest Blueprint for Single Parents, I knew it was a task that needed my immediate attention. In fact, I began working on book two even before book one was published.
The Dawnversations Podcast - Guest Anthony Damaschino
Apr 01, 2024 by Anthony Damaschino
I’m thrilled to share my guest spot on The Dawnversations Podcast. Join Dawn and I as we chat about the joys and challenges of the Empty Nest stage. This episode is a quick 30-minute must-listen. Grab your headphones, and let's dive into the Empty Nest journey together!
The Danwversations Podcast - Anthony Damaschino Guest
How do you know when your children are grown and independent? I find it hard to let go of my total grip as parent and guardian. What traits were you looking for in your children as they became grown adults you could trust to be independent?
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Oct 15, 2023 by Anthony Damaschino
Great question. Independence can mean a lot of things to people. As a parent, I wasn’t as structured as I’m going to outline below, but I did look for independence in three areas: Financial, Personal, and Emotional. Here is my take on each. Financial independence equates to my child being able to support themselves financially.
On the Shoulders of Others
Sep 21, 2023 by Anthony Damaschino
There is a famous quote, “If I have seen a little further, it is by standing on the shoulders of Giants.” To me, this means nothing truly original gets done without the inspiration and actions of those before us.
When I think about the physical act of writing my book, it was essentially a solo journey.
How does one manage retirement activities if their spouse is not as physically able?
Sep 10, 2023 by Anthony Damaschino
How does one manage retirement activities if their spouse is not as physically able? All the things you imagined you'd do together has now drastically changed. Do I go it alone, find other friends and leave out the spouse? None of that sounds fair.
Thank you for asking this question. It's a difficult situation to manage, but I do have some thoughts on the matter that may be helpful. Although facing the reality that your spouse may not be physically able to participate in activities with you is disappointing, it's important to accept the current state and come to terms with the unfairness of it. Your goal should be to make the best of your future together.
The Other "The Empty Nest Blueprint" Cover
Aug 11, 2023 by Anthony Damaschino
It’s one thing to write 80,000 words, but it’s a completely different experience to see the contents of your book realized through a cover. Choosing a cover design was both a hard and a ‘this is real’ moment for me.
