Empty nesters say it’s easy to get their kids home for the holidays

Empty nesters are using their kids’ favorite holiday meals to attract them home for the holidays, according to a new survey.

The poll of 1,000 U.S. "empty nesters" - parents whose kids have already moved out of the home - found more than half (54%) plan on having their children come home for the holidays this year, and their kids are trekking an average of 596 miles to get back home.

Many empty nesters admitted they struggle with the home being too quiet (36%) and that they often get nostalgic for when their kids were younger (35%).

Despite this, the study commissioned by The Honey Baked Ham Company and conducted by Talker Research revealed 69% claim it's "easy" to convince their kids to come home for the holidays. For many, all they need is their favorite foods.