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Feather Your Empty Nest: 5 Tips to help you find Pockets of Joy
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Tracy Robb , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information on managing this transition is available from KSTP 5 Eyewitness News, including tips for finding joy in a new chapter of life.
Parents in Minneapolis are facing a significant life change as their children leave for college. This transition can be difficult, with a mix of emotions. A local resource is available to help parents cope with this new phase.
Roxane Battle has written about finding happiness during challenging times. Her work may be useful to parents navigating this change. Further information on managing this transition is available from KSTP 5 Eyewitness News, including tips for finding joy in a new chapter of life.
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Category: local Published: August 7, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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