Becoming a parent in my 40s made me rethink my health. My daughter deserves a mom who is strong, present, and energized.
The author (not pictured) became a mom in her 40s. I met my partner at 38, and given my…
My teen asked for a $28 phone case that she didn’t need. I used that as an opportunity to teach her about wants versus needs.
Like most teens, mine (not shown) asks for a lot of things. I didn’t want turning her down to…
I was the person who could handle anything, but then I became a mom
Shea Karssing no longer chases the next goal like it’s the only thing that matters. It’s 11 a.m. and…
I will track my daughter on Life360 when she goes to college in the fall — and it’s nonnegotiable
The author (not pictured) plans to track her daughter on Life360 when she goes to college. My daughter is…
I show love by taking care of everything. It was exhausting and nearly ruined my 15-year marriage.
My husband and I have different love languages. Mine was exhausting me. A few years ago, I found myself…
I retired at 41 to spend time with my grandkids. I supplemented my income with part-time work.
After more than 20 years in the British Army, I looked around and realized both kids had grown up…
My family takes turns making dinner. It’s helped us connect with our teens.
The author’s teens take turns making dinner for the family. Like many families, ours finds there often isn’t enough…
I fixed everything for my oldest daughter and it backfired. I’m raising my youngest to be independent.
It started with the anxiety. I didn’t know it then, but I do now. My oldest daughter, a once…
RTO robbed me of precious bonding time with my kids. I’ve learned to connect with them in different ways.
John Schlindwein with his wife and two kids. On the first morning that I had to return to the…
My parents never had hard conversations with me. I’m talking to my 6-year-old about periods, adoption, and death.
My parent’s didn’t speak openly about a lot of things. I’m doing things differently with my kids (not pictured)….