When we approach the middle years of our lives, we begin asking ourselves some deep questions: Have we made the right choices? What would we do differently if we could? …
5 fun things to do with your children that will teach them to be citizens of the world
“We talk so much about leaving a better planet to our children, that we forget about leaving better children to this planet.”– Gerry Burnie As Gerry Burnie said, we often …
Pregnant at 46: My personal story featured today on Motherly.com
I’m telling my very personal story of becoming a first time mom at the age of 46 over on the Motherly website today, and I wanted to share it with …
Friday roundup: Good things going into the weekend – 12/23/22
It’s Friday again, Mamas. That means it’s #FridayRoundup time! It’s my weekly cornucopia of interesting things that come across the transom. Thank you so much for all the positive feedback …
Midlife transitions: Growing my grays and the power of authenticity
I started coloring my hair when I was 14. It began with a bottle of Sun-In, a hair dryer, and my mortified mother on the other side of the locked …
Tips for 40+ moms: What to say when you’re mistaken for your kid’s grandma
Have you been mistaken for your kiddo’s grandma? Let’s admit it: one of the things we fear when we have a child later in life is that people might assume …
The Midlife Mama’s Guide: Holiday Giving Ideas for Moms Who Want to Make a Difference
The winter holidays are here and like me you are probably deep in the trenches of researching and buying for all the special people on your shopping list. While the …
Welcome to the Corner of Motherhood and Middle Age!
Hello, I’m Natasha and I just turned 50. Whoaa… Wait a minute. Fifty. FIFTY? How the f$&@ does that even happen? It’s complete craziness. But it’s not the craziest thing …
He’s The Light When Life Gets Dark
He makes me weak in the knees. My cup brimming over with awe, pride, and a depth of love I never even knew I had in me. These days of …
Reflections on Uvalde: What Can We Do?
This last week has been tough. I took a spontaneous hiatus in the days after the shooting in Uvalde. As much as I craved information, as feverish as I was …
