Mom Squad Text Chain #1: Hot Flashes and Hot Yoga
[08:55 AM] Me: Alright, I’m about to try something for the first time and I might not survive. [8:56 AM] Winsome Jane*: Sky-diving? [8:57 AM] Chaos Cathy*: Preschool drop-off? [8:58 AM] Me: Hot yoga. Send your thoughts and prayers my way please. [8:59 AM] Chaos Cathy: You’re brave. Regular yoga makes my perimenopausal body nearly…
Preschool Incident Report: No Booty-Shaking Allowed
What to expect from preschool behavior reports, and how to stay calm when your toddler starts a dance party scandal. The first time your child’s preschool teacher asks you to review and sign an incident report, it can be a little concerning. Once you realize they write up an incident report for every small scrape…
Are You the Grandma?
(What It’s Really Like Being an Older Mom at the Playground) “Are you the Grandma?” That question can ruin your day, your month, or, let’s face it, your year. What do you do when a stranger, trying to make polite small talk, mistakes you for your child’s grandparent? Let’s dive into some practical parenting advice…
3 Time-Saving Playground Hacks for First-Time Moms in their 30s and 40s
The sun is shining. There’s a nice breeze. You’ve got 90 minutes before company comes over for dinner, and everything’s already prepped. “Mom, can we go to the park?” You smile at your three-year-old, impressed that the child has progressed from barking monosyllabic orders at you. Six months ago, the request would have been –…
Scene from a Marriage #1: The Interrupted Conversation
(aka Parenting in Your 40s) Me, to my Spouse (enthusiastically): “So, I was listening to this podcast today, and the author being interviewed was just so powerful—what she said about midlife transitions really hit home…” Kiddo (with the urgency of someone announcing a five-alarm fire): “MOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMYYYYYYYYYYYY.” Me, to my Spouse (holding up one finger): “Hold…
Pregnant at 40? Congratulations, You’re Officially “Advanced”
I’m strapped into the fetal heart monitor for the third time that week, orange juice smuggled in my handbag (a veteran mom tip). The long hallway leading to this special section has an unofficial name whispered among patients: “the high-risk wing.” The official term “geriatric pregnancy” has been retired in favor of something supposedly less…
Meditation Mantras and Memes to Survive Toddlerhood in Your 40s
Breathe in. Breathe out. Repeat after me. Grant me the serenity to accept the tantrums I cannot prevent, the courage to stop the tears I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. A Parent’s Meditation In the sacred chaos of parenthood, sometimes the only thing keeping us from joining our toddlers on the floor…
