Many parent and guardians are frightened of not being able to protect and keep their child safe, after doing everything in their power to do so in the previous 20 years.

17% of parents cried ‘uncontrollably’ while leaving their child’s accommodation.

1 in 5 mourn the family time they spent away working or long hours following their child’s departure.

This can lead to depression, behavioural issues, and cognitive decline.

17% parents experience physical problems, such as panic attacks, sleep deprivation, altered appetite, migraines, aches and pains, stomachaches, and a racing heart.

99% of parents and guardians experience extreme stress at the start of the academic year.

Parents can find it increasingly difficult to adjust to a new lifestyle without their role of ‘parent’, especially for someone who has spent the 20 years providing primary care.

“I didn’t know who I was or who I should be.”

Parents may neglect their own needs during their child’s childhood, resulting in abandoning relationships, leading to weak support system and loneliness.

1 in 3 have concerns for their marriage stability following their child’s departure.

61% of empty nesters are lonely.

63.4% of empty nesters faced mild depression and 9.9% severe depression.

99% of parents were surprised that most parents do not talk about it openly.