Family

One of the biggest surprises of midlife motherhood is this: Parenting doesn’t end when your children grow up. It changes. And often, it becomes more emotionally complex than ever before. Because now, you are watching from the sidelines as your adult child makes decisions you may not agree with – and cannot control. This stage can feel especially…

Many women over 60 are surprised by how emotionally intense relationships with their adult children can still feel. After decades of parenting, you might expect things to feel easier. More settled. Instead, many mothers describe something very different…

My granddaughter is drawn to anything sparkly. If it’s pink or purple – or both – all the better. One afternoon, I set my jewelry box in the middle of the bed. She climbed up next to me, legs tucked under, already reaching. We went through…

As I sit down to type this article, ignoring the little crack in my knee as I adjust my chair, I’m reminded that spouses really do have to help and support each other through the changes that midlife, and beyond, bring…

Have you had this moment – yet? Your children are grown. You’ve spent decades caring, guiding, and showing up in ways that required constant emotional availability. And yet, instead of feeling lighter…

Many women reach a point in midlife where something in their relationship with their adult children begins to feel different. The shift is often subtle at first…

Many women expect the empty nest. They anticipate quieter homes, fewer family obligations, and more independence. What they do not expect is the emotional shift that sometimes occurs when adult children begin living fully independent lives.

There’s a particular kind of silence that can come with aging. It’s not the quiet of an empty house (although that can happen too). It’s the silence that comes when someone who used to call you regularly no longer does. Those not-so-subtle reminders can sneak up on you when a birthday passes…

I don’t know about you, but as I get older, my tolerance for small talk decreases. I used to be in a profession in which schmoozing was important. I often took CEOs of public companies out to dinner to discuss their business goals. I advised many management teams and formed meaningful relationships with the investment community…

ast weekend I was taking a walk, looked down at the sidewalk and saw a small black circle next to a small hole and below was a curved branch in the shape of a wide U. What I saw in total was a smiley face staring back at me. Seeing that smiley face led me to think of current events both personal and universal…