Some parents mourn their kids growing up and moving out. Others are excited for the next phase of life. What does "empty ...

Last June, a robin built a nest atop an outdoor lamp on my back deck. The nest then sat empty for more than a week. As the days passed, the nest’s emptiness made me uneasy and stirred a sense of ...

Jenny, store manager at Robin’s Nest in the Pass. Roberts Place Cafe' is located at 233 Davis Avenue in Pass Christian. Lunch crowd at Roberts Place Cafe’ in Pass Christian.

Empty nest syndrome isn't a clinical diagnosis, but it's a term used to describe these feelings. These feelings can be confusing and surprising as they seem to conflict with feelings of pride for ...

Empty nest syndrome refers to the distress and other complicated emotions that parents often experience when their children leave home. Of course, people want their children to grow up and lead ...

Full disclosure: My wife and I are entering our “empty nest” phase, as we send our son Blake off to his school this week. It got us to wondering how this avian metaphor first took flight.

Robins are known to abandon their nests if they feel humans have discovered it or if they sense the nest is no longer safe. Despite being a popular garden bird, Robins are incredibly cautious of ...

Jenny, store manager at Robin’s Nest in the Pass. (WLOX) “We try to keep everything together, like all of our greeting cards, our handmade candles, all of our hats,” said Jenny.