August 2011 Issue

Home Alone

Ohio couples fill their empty nests with creativity, adventure and service.

John C. Bruening

Fall's approaching, which means college students throughout the Buckeye State will soon be heading back to dormitories and classrooms. But for some Ohio parents, this is more than just the beginning of another school year: Many are bracing for a seismic shift in lifestyle as their last child leaves home.

We caught up with a few Ohio couples who’ve found interesting and creative ways to navigate the transition to life in the empty nest. To read more, click here to subscribe. >>

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