As students prepare to start college, many families in the San Francisco area are experiencing a significant transition. This time of change is not just about moving into dorm rooms, but also about emotional adjustments. For parents, this can be a particularly challenging time, with many facing empty nest syndrome.

A clinical psychologist from Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek recently shared insights on this topic. Further details on coping with this transition are available from a recent segment on 'The Nine', featuring Dr. Jackie Shiels, who discussed empty nest syndrome and its effects on families.