Empty Nest, Full Heart: How to Navigate Open Nesting with Grace and Laughter

In this week’s episode of Together, Unscripted: Love, Laughs, and Leftovers, Jenn and Danny Lavoie tackle the heartfelt and humorous realities of transitioning to life as “open nesters.” While the term “empty nesters” often feels too final, Jenn and Danny prefer the term “open nesting,” a reminder that the door is always open for their children to return. With their signature wit and honesty, they reflect on their journey as a blended family, sharing lessons learned, unexpected perks, and the bittersweet challenges of this new phase.

Danny opens up about the emotional toll of not being there for life’s big and small moments, while Jenn highlights the importance of staying connected as a couple. Together, they share practical advice for maintaining a strong relationship, navigating the quieter household, and avoiding common pitfalls couples face when their children leave home. From the joys of newfound flexibility to the surprising challenges of redefining their roles, this episode is a candid and relatable look at what it truly means to embrace life after kids.

Key Takeaways:

• Why “open nesting” is a more positive way to frame this stage of life.

• The importance of maintaining a strong relationship throughout parenting to avoid growing apart.

• How to handle the emotional adjustment of letting adult children make their own decisions.

• Tips for rediscovering each other as a couple and embracing newfound freedom.

• Why building friendships outside your kids’ activities is essential.

Whether you’re preparing for this stage or are already there, this episode offers humor, insight, and encouragement. Tune in, laugh along, and share this episode with a friend who might need a little extra support in their open-nesting journey! Don’t forget to leave a review and let Jenn and Danny know how you’re navigating life in this new season.

“The hardest part of letting go is realizing you’ve raised them to not need you, even when you wish they still did.”

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