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IS YOUR NEST EMPTY? THESE RESOURCES ARE FOR YOU!
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EMPTY NEST, FULL LIFE
Jill Savage, an empty-nest veteran, offers you:
→ WISDOM for the murky waters ahead. Teaching you what you need to let go of and hold on to
→ ENCOURAGEMENT for when you’re feeling confused and discouraged. Full of stories and new insights, you’ll find your spirits lifted and hope renewed.
→ IDEAS for when you don’t know “What’s next?” Jill offers loads of practical ideas for coping and thriving in this encore season.
No More Perfect Moms
No More Perfect Marriages
No More Perfect Kids
Better Together
Is There Really Sex After Kids?
Real Moms
Real Jesus
ARTICLEs
10 Encouraging Texts to Send Your Adult Children
The empty nest season of life is so bittersweet, isn't it? Nobody prepares you for what it feels like when you have to grapple with two huge obstacles at once: #1) Finding your footing as a big part of your identity—your parenting responsibilities—shifts in a sudden...
Your Ultimate Guide to Holidays as an Empty Nester
Your Thanksgiving feast is ready to go, every Christmas stocking has been hung with care, and you’re feeling ready for a festive holiday season. There’s just one thing missing—your adult children and their families! Do any of these conversations sound familiar to you?...
Using Our Emotions the Way God Intended
Emotions can be difficult to deal with depending on the circumstances you're facing and how you were taught to handle them growing up. You might be more of a “feeler” and often be overwhelmed as the waves of emotions crash over you. Or, you may be more of a “thinker”...
What is the Life 2.0 Foundation?
If you have followed our ministry for some time, you know that we have had many opportunities to support marriages through marriage coaching and intensives here in the United States and have recently had incredible opportunities to meet relational and physical needs...
10 Tips for Launching Your Adult Children
As our kids launch into adulthood and start taking control over their own life decisions, it can be tempting to “open the wisdom floodgates” and try to cram for their entrance into the adult world. We start thinking of all the things we haven’t taught them yet. Are...
Letting Go of Expectations for Your Adult Children
Dear Jill, Our adult child has been out of the house for just a few short months. I’ve tried to offer all my wisdom and give advice so they are well-prepared to handle the world on their own. I’m so afraid that they will make a mistake or not be able to find a good...
Podcast
Help for Women Navigating Mismatched Sex Drives with J. Parker | Episode 263
For today’s conversation, we are talking very openly about the physical relationship within marriage. (If you have little ears around, consider listening on headphones or waiting until you are alone.) Many marriage resources presume that the husband has a higher sex...
How to Make Connections in a New Group | Episode 262
This is a special episode with just me (Jill)! For this one, I'm opening up about a topic that is very close to my heart. I wanted to share it this time of year because the end of August is when school starts back up, and as such, many groups such as Bible studies,...
How to Speak Life to Your Husband with Ann Wilson | Episode 261
Our words have the power to encourage and inspire others. They also have the power to put down, shame, and discourage. In this conversation, we are looking at the power of our words. Joining me for this discussion is someone who has personal experience with the impact...
Stronger Than Stress with Barb Roose | Episode 254
Whether you are in a prolonged period of stress or just having a bad day, everyone experiences times of stress. Our jobs can be stressful and full of pressure-filled deadlines. Our family budget may be tight, and we are worried about making ends meet. Or our family...
How to Have Less Arguments in Your Marriage | Episode 249
Over the years, we've had our fair share of expectations that ended in disappointment—sometimes around big moments like birthdays, and other times over something as simple as how we spend a Saturday. It’s taken us a while to discover that what caused many of these...
Managing Expectations in Marriage | Episode 247
©2025 FamilyLife. All Rights Reserved. Used with permission. If we're being completely honest, many of us enter into marriage with stars in our eyes and the hope that our spouse will live up to our every expectation. Isn't it funny how we can spend months preparing...
Courses & Classes
WANT PERSONALIZED HELP? TRY COACHING!
Having a coach is like having a personal trainer. Instead of working on body goals, you’ll set and meet life or career goals. If you feel overwhelmed with life, marriage, building a platform, speaking, or writing, Jill knows the path and she can guide you to success!
Free Gifts
Join the Facebook Group
There’s no reason to go through this season alone! Join the Empty Nest, Full Life Facebook group. It’s a gathering place for empty nest or nearly empty nest moms!
