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Tag Archives: New older mothers
Sticks and Stones
Dear Reader: Our very own UK-based Ellie Stoneley has been shortlisted for the prestigious Brilliance in Blogging award for her blog, Mush Brained Ramblings. Here is her latest work: “Sticks and stones may break my bones But names will never hurt … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, Daily Living, Mothers Over 40, Mothers Over 50 Tagged Ellie Stoneley, Midlife Mothers, New older mothers, older mums Leave a comment
Being Ageless – Resilience!
Recently, I’ve been focusing on inspiring people to Be Ageless. Many of you may imagine that’s about exercise, vitamins, and green-tinted healthy shakes — and it partially is — but one of the greatest keys to agelessness might surprise you: … Continue reading
South for the Winter – Or Just a Week…
The girls and I are just back from Florida, where my mom and dad live three months of the year. Nowhere else are so many generations from so many cultures on display than Florida in wintertime. Our flights were full … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, Daily Living, Health During Midlife, Mothers Over 40, Mothers Over 50 Tagged Andrea Lynn, New older mothers, vacation Leave a comment
The Soapbox: In Defense of Older Mothers
Dear Reader: Here’s a great piece in “The Frisky,” on new older mothers: Magazines seem to love writing about women’s choices, particularly if they can inspire readers to conclude that we’re making the wrong ones. Just before the new year, a … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, Daily Living, Mothers Over 40, Mothers Over 50 Tagged Caren Lissner, New older mothers, The Frisky Leave a comment
Love That Rings True
I met my husband swing dancing in Grant Park in downtown Chicago when I was 38 years old. We dated for a couple of years and I was one month into my fortieth year when I walked down the aisle. … Continue reading
Geriatric Or Just Wise?
“Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter” – Mark Twain I’ve been asked so many times what it feels like to be an ‘older Mother.’ It always strikes me as a silly … Continue reading
Food for Thought: The Digestion Process
You probably haven’t given your colon a great deal of thought, unless you’ve ever had to prep for a colonoscopy. Now, I’m going to ask you to look at your colon in a whole new way. It’s the key to … Continue reading
Perspective (It’s All About Perspective)
May 2, 2013
Posted in Commentary, Daily Living, Mothers Over 40, Mothers Over 50 | Tagged Jane Samuel, Midlife Mothers, New older mothers | Leave a comment