Life in Midlife: work, play & parenting
Shortcuts and articles for moms of all stages pushing to be a better person, parent, and partner.
What in the PRE-empty nest is going on?
REALLY COULD HAVE USED A HEADS-UP
The other night, I stood alone in my kitchen and realized I’m in limbo. My son had been gone all day, my husband was out of town, and the house was disturbingly still. It was a bit eerie like I was missing something.
That’s when it hit me—this on-call mom phase has already started, even though I technically still have a high schooler.
How’d I get here? Single Girl Dreams to the Chaos of Kids
PARENTING IN PHASES: NAVIGATING THE STAGES OF MOTHERHOOD - what I wish I had known before having kids.
What exactly is the EMOTIONAL load for moms?
ANOTHER LAYER TO THE HEAVY LOAD MOTHERS BEAR.
Have you learned about mental load yet? Many of us have, but not many of us are aware of the emotional load (I've only recently learned about it). 👉 This is soooo important for moms to know!
The Pain Behind College Drop-Off
AND THE 13 MIDLIFE MILESTONES. I dropped her off and tears started to flow. It felt unbearable. And then I realized it wasn't just losing my girl. It was all of midlife. Ever since I turned 40, it's been a battle to fight the unraveling. Here's what I'm doing about it...
Empty Nest: How to find purpose beyond motherhood
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR KIDS MOVE OUT
Finding your passion or purpose isn’t as complex as some people make it out to be. Here’s a simple exercise to help you discover more meaning in your empty nest years.
How to avoid Empty Nest Syndrom
EMPTY NEST IS A MAJOR MOTHERHOOD MILESTONE that isn't talked about enough, which leaves us exposed to the possibility of Empty Nest Syndrome—not to worry, there are some easy ways to avoid it. Read on…
Change Your Life In 10 Minutes A Day
WHAT I LEARNED FROM TRACKING A HABIT FOR ONE YEAR
We all know moms are busy. That’s a given. But you don’t have to sacrifice your sanity for the sake of others. In just 10 minutes a day, you’ll accumulate 100+ hours of some much needed “me time.”
Life Plan For Moms Of Tweens & Teens
IT’S TIME TO CREATE A FULFILLING LIFE. Two years ago, I was utterly devastated by the sudden death of my best friend just months after her 50th birthday.
Andrea’s death pushes me to live a more meaningful life, and I’m helping other moms do the same.
Crowdsourced Creative Ways To Date During A Pandemic
5 CLEVER WAYS TO AVOID DULL DATING ROUTINES. Dating your partner doesn’t need to be exciting and exhilarating, but it does need to happen. The last thing we want is to lose the connection because one day, those adorable kids will move out of the house, and guess who you’ll be left with? That’s right. The person you married.
How To Date Your Husband During A Pandemic
CREATE NEW WAYS TO KEEP THE CONNECTION
After having kids, dating our partners became challenging at best. Somehow we made it work and managed to hold onto a flicker of who we were before our lives were overrun by wild ones. But how do you date your husband during a pandemic?
New! More Than A Mom Digital Course
NEW LIFE BALANCE COURSE NEEDS TESTERS!
After years of offering my Life Balance course as a 1:1, guided course, I've crafted a self-guided program to reach more moms of varying budgets. If you’re interested in pushing to be a better person, this program is for you.
The Accidental Martyr
BREAK BAD HABITS, RAISE STRONG DAUGHTERS & COMPASSIONATE SONS. Learn how to understand your needs and the importance of communicating them clearly.
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