For many women over 60, becoming a grandparent is one of life’s greatest events. You get the joy of watching little ones grow (and giving them treats, doing crafts, and taking them places) without the stress of day-to-day parenting. But what happens when your adult children…

The years over 60 can be a pretty amazing time of life. Sure, your skin might not be as taught, there may be a few more creaky joints, and pulling all-nighters for any reason is firmly in the rear view. But you’ve replaced what you’ve given up in collagen and flexibility…

You’re over 60, and the world wants to see you as a cookie-baking, treat-bringing, butterscotch-toting matron who loves all children but none as much as your own grandchildren. The problem is that not only are you disinterested in whether you have grandchildren…

Remember your 20s? Lots of fun, but lots of turbulence too, right? Especially in the romance department. Love and relationships in your 20s were often like having a mouth full of Pop Rocks. There was anticipation – “Will I like this or hate it?”

We’ve learned to be wary of many social assumptions over the years. The assumptions you should avoid may change a bit as you age, but they still exist. And as the years go on, we can add another big one to be cautious of – the assumption that a woman in her 60s has grandchildren…

Although frustrating, experiencing guilt isn’t all bad. Guilt is a natural emotion that plays a crucial role in keeping our moral compass tuned. But when guilt becomes excessive, irrational, or is used by someone else to try to control our actions, it can become a big problem…

When you reach your 60s, it’s not uncommon to start thinking about downsizing. The kids are usually gone or nearly gone, and the home that once housed many is now just for you and your spouse, or perhaps just you. Regardless, it can…

Most women never thought they’d be in their 60s and hitting the dating scene. But life has a way of throwing you curve balls and dating in your 60s (or 70s, or even 80s) can certainly be one of them. If the last time you “dated” was 30 years ago or more…

A lot of women enter their 60s with retirement, travel, and hobbies in mind. However, for a great number of those same women, the reality they find is very different. Don’t misunderstand – these daughters and mothers who end up caring…

It’s safe to say that once you’ve reached your 60s you have some life experience. Some of those experiences are wonderful and bear reflection and retelling. They bring happiness and joy to you, can make those around you smile, and can create a connection…