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Motherhood Later... Than Sooner, founded by Robin Gorman Newman, is an international organization devoted to those parenting later in life. If you became a mom
2023-01-20 01:44
2022-11-09 15:41
2022-09-23 16:20
Families all react to needing to sell your home and move in different ways. Many children of all ages wish they could keep their lives the same and not move at all. A good way to promote a p… Read More
2022-09-23 15:52
I love the share economy. I was never really good at sharing when I was growing up because I had numerous brothers and sisters of whom I was the oldest, and at some point, the only way I cou… Read More
2022-09-23 00:26
Excerpted from GIRLS ON THE BRINK by Donna Jackson Nakazawa. Copyright © 2022 by Donna Jackson Nakazawa. Used by permission of Harmony Books, an imprint of Random House, a division… Read More
2022-09-06 08:56
It’s easy to wax philosophical about impermanence. It’s much harder to access that objectivity and wisdom while a small human is screaming at top volume.
Things are pretty confus… Read More
2022-08-30 19:20
Executive Function in Social and Emotional Development
EF is a powerful predictor (in some cases, even better than IQ scores) of children’s success in school and beyond.[i],[ii],[iii]… Read More
2022-07-25 20:22
Dear Diary,
Today, mom reamed me (was abusive, called me a racial slur, slammed doors, delivered veiled threats, cursed at me, and said that she was “77 yrs old”) — I thoug… Read More
2022-07-01 22:14
Eating a gluten-free diet is a priority for some families and a dietary choice for others. Gluten-free meals are an excellent option for stay-at-home moms, whatever the family’s dietar… Read More
2022-06-22 22:26
Getting a good night’s sleep is not my strength. And, one aspect of that for me is being super picky re: my blanket, especially with the change of season, and hormone fluctuati… Read More
2022-06-08 01:16
Regularly getting a good night’s sleep is one of the best ways to keep your teenager healthy, both physically and mentally. Despite this fact, studies show that the majority of teens i… Read More
2022-06-07 23:48
Being a working mom can be tough, especially if you are passionate about your career. Wanting to work hard and advance in the workplace and create new financial opportunities for yourself an… Read More
2022-05-11 18:11
When a woman gives birth, she becomes selfless and only thinks about her baby. You can help her by buying her thoughtful gifts that would make her experience as a new mom pleasant.
Welcoming… Read More
2022-04-26 23:15
If you are a parent of a child who stutters, watching your child struggle to speak can be heartbreaking. You may worry how their speech will affect their ability to make friends, participate… Read More
2022-04-13 06:18
As a native New Yorker, I have long enjoyed what the city has to offer, so when I heard of RiseNY and was invited to visit, I seized the opportunity.
RiseNY, a new attraction in NYC that ope… Read More
2022-04-12 21:29
Women have created and written many things for which men received the public credit. The game Monopoly, for instance, contrary to the tale written on a paper long included with every new gam… Read More
2022-03-30 17:29
The title of a new play now being performed at The Shed in midtown Manhattan is “Help.”
“Help” as a demand. A scream uttered by the narrator, a Black woman standing i… Read More
2022-03-15 08:57
The reverse bucket list
A second way to get started on the task of chipping away is to look at the counsel we get that is making us into dissatisfied homo economicus, and simply doing the op… Read More
2022-03-12 04:06
When you see a play that leaves a lot of room for questions, it then leaves a lot to be desired. Such is the case with This Space Between Us, the new play by Peter Gil-Sheridan in its… Read More
2022-03-12 01:43
AGE: 41RELATIONSHIP STATUS: MarriedRESIDENCE: Mount Vernon, NYAGES OF YOUR CHILDREN: 16 & 2 years old
I am the founder of Black Girl Everything, LLC, a platform that shines the light of… Read More
2022-03-11 08:15
The goal of every parent is to see their child grow up to be a self-sufficient, confident, and productive member of society. From the time they are born, we nurture our kids and give them ev… Read More
2022-03-10 19:24
In your book, you discuss the concept of “who” you want your teen to be vs. “what”. Can you elaborate? In my book, I discuss trying to focus on raising your chi… Read More
2022-03-08 08:39
Periodically I like to blog about cool items that catch up eye.
Here’s a couple of my latest innovative and fun discoveries.
Since the Pandemic, I have not felt comfortable working out… Read More
2022-03-07 21:58
Ch.1 – How it All Began
Sending your child off to college is really hard – kind of like chopping off an arm and sending it to live somewhere else. But let’s be real… Read More
2022-03-02 19:00
Most children go to daycare before school officially starts, and it can be a big transition for both kids and parents. To help your child adjust to this new milestone, we’ve rounded up… Read More
2022-02-07 20:52
Raising kids is an adventure. And it’s not fruitful to raise them like a checklist we need to perfect. Sometimes, the best way to parent responsible, intelligent, and famil… Read More
2022-02-03 00:33
The mental health of children has unfortunately worsened by 22% in the past couple of years.
With numerous stressors on the news and at school and home, our kids&nbs&hell…Read More
2022-02-01 01:03
Motherhood is often stressful, no matter where you are on the journey. Moms carry the weight of daily to-do lists and finding time to relax doesn’t always come easy. Although moms are… Read More
2022-01-28 22:30
At various times in our lives, we’re defined by what we want and what we’re doing.
In our twenties, we may have our eyes on a diploma, an apartment, and a good paying job. Fast f… Read More
2022-01-24 17:24
When did you discover ageism and become passionate about it? I have been studying aging for over 25 years, but it was only about 10 years ago that I recognized just how invisible and p… Read More
2022-01-05 17:30
Valentine’s Day and gifting jewelry often go together!
I discovered JoyAmo Custom Name Necklaces & Jewelry a number of months ago, so with Valentine’s Day quickly appro… Read More
2022-01-03 18:35
Most people endeavor to put their best face forward, but for busy moms, having a consistent, healthy skin care routine can often take a backseat. It is vital to make this a priority as… Read More
2022-01-03 18:21
Despite the fact that a large number of people, both men and women, have or will experience loose skin or scars to some degree, they continue to be a cause of frustration for many….es… Read More
2021-12-24 22:58
It’s been some time since I’ve seen screen siren Kathleen Turner in a film but have been a long time fan. So, when I heard she was doing a one night event on December 16th… Read More
2021-12-15 19:00
My friend Mike Robbins, who is no more my real friend than Deepak Chopra, davidji or any of the other fine young gurus I’ve surrounded myself with over the years, sent me an email last… Read More
2021-12-08 15:15
Decorating a nursery is a special and appealing project for a parent. Creating an environment and space with positive energy for your child to grow up can transform an ordinary room into a p… Read More
2021-12-06 18:28
At first, I just couldn’t find the right words. I would open my mouth to speak and my brain would spin in circles like that unwanted rainbow swirl on a frozen computer.
&l&hell…Read More
2021-12-03 08:09
Dr. Huian “Anan” Mathre, Kindra healthcare advisor and physical therapist discusses all things exercise and menopause.
There’s a natural tendency to view the body as weak a… Read More
2021-12-01 08:09
Texting Olivia Cover When my son, Jesse, was very little, he used to try to flee whenever I’d detach his stroller seat belt. Once, on a trip to Italy with almost-two-year-old Jesse and… Read More
2021-11-22 08:32
AGE: 54RELATIONSHIP STATUS: Divorced/SingleRESIDENCE: Flemington, NJAGES OF YOUR CHILDREN: 19, 19, 21 (twins soon to be 20)
I engineer your purpose into a busin… Read More
2021-11-16 18:07
Like many of you I have become broadband’s bitch, much to my chagrin and resistance, which I hear-tell is futile according to all villains past present and future. So as such I am in t… Read More
2021-11-11 23:16
Endearing and engaging are just two of the words that come to mind for the new show, Trevor: The Musical, that just opened at Stage 42 in NYC.
Heading the 19 member company is 13 year old ve… Read More
2021-11-09 03:33
It happened again. While waiting for the Halloween parade to start at my two boys’ school, another parent turned to me and asked if I was there for my grandchildren. I responded saying… Read More
2021-10-19 16:20
Prior to listening to this fully-produced, stand-alone audio theater recording of “Rapunzel Alone” by playwright Mike Kenny, I assumed it would be a re-telling of the Rapunzel ta… Read More
2021-09-28 02:45
When I was approached to blog about Erin Condren, it was a quick decision to have the opportunity to sample of their super fun products.
From their website….Erin Condren is a lifestyl… Read More
2021-09-22 01:47
What gal doesn’t love new, fun jewelry?!
So, when JoyAmo Jewelry reached out to me, I couldn’t resist the opportunity to get to know the company a bit and sample some of their lo… Read More
2021-09-17 08:31
AGE: 56RELATIONSHIP STATUS: MarriedRESIDENCE: North HollywoodAGES OF YOUR CHILDREN: Gave birth to two boys, 17 & 15 years old – I also have four bonus children… Read More
2021-09-15 20:59
I’ll risk your eye-roll because this needs to sink in: Life is not about getting to some perfect destination that gives everyone else FOMO. When your death comes, and you’re size… Read More
2021-09-10 01:04
Excerpted from Make Your Mess Your Message by Shari Leid. Copyright © 2021 Shari Leid. Reprinted with permission from Shari Leid. Seattle, WA. All rights reserved.
Chapter 49
Tiffani&r&hell…Read More
2021-09-08 08:14
C H A P T E R 10
The Future-Proof Family
Building a Better Moral Compass and Stronger Communities
If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.
—African pro… Read More
2021-09-03 16:00
NYC mothers know how stressful parenting in the city can be. You have to juggle a million and one things at once. Sometimes, some key to-do’s can slip our mind. Like stocking up on dia… Read More
2021-08-24 19:34
Chapter 4 – Top Model
You’re always live when it comes to your kids watching you. They have front row seats to your conversations and interactions with others. They are privilege… Read More
2021-08-19 15:09
What happens when an uptight Mommy Blogger, a heartbroken Talent Scout, and a struggling Actress all share a ride to Paradise, Nevada? Don’t answer before knowing that the driver of th… Read More
BFF Or NRF (Not Really Friends)? A Girls Guide To Happy Friendships, By Jessica Speer (Book Excerpt)
2021-08-19 01:34
Chapter 9: Making New Friends
Sophie’s Story—Always the New Kid
“My mom has a job that makes our family move almost every year. I’ve been to four schools already. J… Read More
2021-08-17 18:31
Yesterday Jun asked me what occupation I could see him as. I said Makers Lab instructor, like Omar at the Michelle Obama library in Long Beach, CA, where we used to live; He’d be in th… Read More
2021-08-16 08:17
Excerpted from Babies Don’t Make Small Talk (So Why Should I?). Copyright (c) 2021 by Julie Vick. Used with permission of the publisher, The Countryman Press, a division of W. W. Nort… Read More
2021-08-10 11:36
My son is prepping for college this fall, and knowing he will ultimately be going away, we are giving advanced thought to his dorm life experience. From sleeping to eating, I want to k… Read More
2021-08-09 15:05
Sometimes I get triggered.
It pulls me down,
Down into the abyss of darkness.
I work to keep my energy high and clear,
But sometimes my mama heart just aches.
I ache to make it better, to pu… Read More
2021-08-09 08:19
From Get Real and Get In by Dr. Aviva Legatt. Copyright © 2021 by the author and reprinted by permission of St. Martin’s Publishing Group.
Chapter 11
LESSONS FROM JOSHUA’S… Read More
2021-08-03 20:03
This is such a great book. I love the sample conversation that shows the dos and the don’ts. You start by talking about feelings, which is a BIG topic, especially with toddlers and tee… Read More
2021-08-02 08:19
AGE: 49RELATIONSHIP STATUS: Happily MarriedRESIDENCE: Los AngelesAGES OF YOUR SONS: 20, 17 and 9
I left a lucrative and prestigious (because at that time, my self worth was… Read More
2021-07-30 08:15
CHAPTER 1
A Sketch of Who You Were
Here’s a sketch of who you were from your earliest days in this world.
It is not a definitive picture—only you can draw that.
But it wa… Read More
2021-07-28 19:22
My family has been very fortunate over the years to have a wonderful cleaning woman come twice/month to our private house, but she recently suffered a leg injury and has since been recuperat… Read More
2021-07-22 16:29
There may never be ‘the perfect time’ to have a baby. I will always remember sitting with a co-worker explaining that my husband and I ‘weren’t ready yet’ to ha… Read More
2021-07-22 01:52
CHAPTER 2
A Reason for Being
Not only must we be good,
but we must also be good for something.
Henry David Thoreau
“The two most important days in your life are the day you are bo… Read More
2021-07-19 21:27
When you’re a new mom, all you want to focus on is your baby, so it’s hard when you have to juggle care for a young child as well as an elderly parent. A newborn baby requires a… Read More
2021-07-16 04:25
College can be one of the most incredible experiences for your kids, but it can also be one of the most challenging transitions they will face. I mean, consider this: they go from having a c… Read More
2021-07-15 15:32
Robin, the founder and fearless leader of the Motherhood Later blog and community, recently helda Clubhouse conversation in the club Moms Over 40 Tell All to discuss our experiences an… Read More
2021-07-05 16:28
The enigmatic circumstances of our lives—where we’re born, when we’re born, to whom we’re born—are defined by some measure of luck. Parents, teachers, and mento… Read More
2021-07-02 13:10
I once worked as the receptionist at a talent agency in Hollywood. We represented Tyrese Gibson before he quite became the international R&B heartthrob and star of the Fast &a&hell…Read More
2021-06-28 17:12
The Miraculous Transformation
I have always been fascinated by the changes we see in our children as they grow; physically and psychologically. In what seems like the blink of an eye they go… Read More
2021-06-22 16:08
All too often, pregnant women and the mothers of newborns have questions they are too ashamed or scared to ask their doctors, friends, mothers, and sisters.
What is that smell? Is the fetus… Read More
2021-06-20 03:16
Student Interviewer: Gemini season is wrapping up and I know that you’re a… double Gemini…?
Me: Double Gemini. Yes. Sun and Moon.
Student Interviewer: Tell m… Read More
2021-06-17 16:04
As a workplace influencer, under my company name Admin On-the-Go, LinkedIn asked me to weigh in on the issue of workplace loneliness. I thought I’d share my contribution here on… Read More
2021-06-14 08:32
AGE: 53RELATIONSHIP STATUS: SingleRESIDENCE: ChicagoAGE OF YOUR DAUGHTER: 9 years
Did you always want to be a mom? I always wanted to be a mom, I just didn’t kn… Read More
2021-05-27 22:15
Michele Borba has been a teacher, educational consultant and parent for many years, and she has never been more worried about kids than she is right now. She describes our kids today a… Read More
2021-05-27 08:40
How Do They Know?
Did you ever wonder why babies quickly develop a social smile and look you in the eyes? Is it surprising to learn that the muscles in your ears are set within the range of… Read More
2021-05-25 14:59
It’s graduation season and an exciting time for both high school and college seniors. You’ve done the work, studied hard and now it’s time to walk across the stage to Pomp… Read More
2021-05-24 20:53
Other People and Their Opinions
Remember trying desperately to fit in at high school? Spending hours pondering whether or not you were cool? Or funny? Or smart? Or pretty? Back then, we were… Read More
2021-05-20 22:07
Reprinted with permission from Mommin’ It by Harriet Shearsmith, Kyle Books 2021
Let’s talk chores
When I first became a mum, I never really thought of chores as something that… Read More
2021-05-14 14:10
You might assume that graduating is every student’s no-duh conclusion after 12 years of early rises, sketchy breakfasts, hasty hygiene and barely escaped tidal waves of tardies. … Read More
2021-05-10 15:42
Moving tends to be a stressful process for everyone involved. But as overwhelming as it might feel, you can be certain it’s just as bad for your kids, if not even worse. They have to l… Read More
2021-05-04 21:47
You’ve got to have a ton of guts to go out and impersonate the one-of-a-kind Celine Dion. Let alone use a slew of her songs as the musical score for a theatrical production.
Well… Read More
2021-05-04 20:22
Stephen McCallAGE: 43RELATIONSHIP STATUS: Single RESIDENCE: Washington, D.C. AGES OF YOUR CHILDREN: 11 & 15
I am a senior staffer for the U.S. Congress. I also… Read More
2021-05-03 22:14
I remember when I was pregnant with my third son, knowing he would be nine years younger than my oldest son and six years younger than my middle son, and I worried about the age gap. Would t… Read More
2021-04-29 08:37
Chapter 2: They Empower Themselves
Jayden woke up on his last day of summer vacation wishing he could make his break last just a little longer. Tomorrow was his first day of junior high, and… Read More
2021-04-26 14:07
Franchising is a great way to step into the world of business ownership. Owning a franchise business gives you all the perks of being your own boss with added support from the franchise itse… Read More
2021-04-26 09:29
Chapter 12
My Message to Working Moms
Each time I write a blog post, a chapter— even a social media comment— I look back on it carefully, to make sure that it is honest. It… Read More
2021-04-25 22:34
A couple of months ago I was introduced to Dr. David Brownstein as part of a series about Iodine on Gaia TV.
It blew my mind how this one element can be a total game changer for our well-bei… Read More
2021-04-22 01:17
Be Cool, Be Kind, Be You
My wish for you is that you continue. Continue to be who and how you are, to astonish a mean world with your acts of kindness.
—Maya Angelou, American wri… Read More
2021-04-20 08:22
I am honored to have been asked to read this book and interview the authors. I congratulate both Valerie and her daughter Emily for their bravery, courage, perseverance and vulne… Read More
2021-04-15 17:27
Kidiosity is such an interesting name. Can you explain the inspiration Kidiosity is a mashup of Kids and Curiosity. The inspiration comes from our kids, and all of the wond… Read More
2021-04-14 16:46
When students and parents borrow wisely, a student loan can be an effective way to bridge a college savings gap. Students are able to borrow money to cover costs of tuition, room and board… Read More
2021-04-12 15:09
Melissa is a former television anchor, reporter, producer, and Founder, Baby Buzz Adoption Group, whose mission is to advocate for aspiring parents challenged by the process. She spent… Read More
2021-04-06 09:43
It takes strength and stamina to be a mother. It is a continuing journey, and you need to pace yourself. Eat healthy foods, get sufficient rest, take time to relax and unwind. It’s a b… Read More
2021-04-05 09:41
Excerpted from Overcoming the Mom-Life Crisis: Ditch the Guilt, Put Yourself on the To-Do List, and Create A life You Love by Nina Restieri, courtesy of Post Hill Press.
Chapter 11: S… Read More
2021-04-04 19:56
As my kids hit their twenties, there was at first a big sigh of relief. Okay, now it’s going to get easier. Uh…I don’t think so!The hardest part? Well, y… Read More
2021-03-31 23:58
If you are a new mom dealing with postpartum hair loss and you’re looking for solutions — this article is for you.
Many new mothers experience the shock of postpartum hair loss a… Read More
2021-03-30 21:13
Age is just a number, and many legends have proved it. It’s never too late to start afresh. All you need is commitment, dedication, curiosity, your passion and hard work. If you are tu… Read More
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