by Alaina Johnson | Mar 4, 2025 | Midlife, Parenting
Parenting young adults can be both liberating and frustrating. Just when you think you’ve got this motherhood thing figured out, your kids grow into adults, and the dynamics change…again. Whether they’re still living at home, navigating college, or beginning their...
by Alaina Johnson | Feb 27, 2025 | Midlife
One minute you look in the mirror and a young woman looks back at you. Then, seemingly out of nowhere, you realize the image has changed. The woman looking back at you has a few more wrinkles, more gray hair and looks closer to a grandmother than a college student....
by Alaina Johnson | Feb 21, 2025 | Midlife
By the time we enter middle age, most women understand what it takes to have a true and lasting friendship. As we mature, a deeper awareness of who we trust, who we enjoy, and who we want to spend time with reveals itself. Recognizing and supporting friendships in...
by Alaina Johnson | Feb 13, 2025 | Midlife, Parenting
Remember the shock of becoming a new mom? You may have thought you were prepared, but nothing can truly prepare you. Suddenly you have a human being who is completely dependent on you to keep them alive. Your entire world narrowed down to the singular point of meeting...
by Alaina Johnson | Feb 11, 2025 | Midlife, Parenting, Pregnancy
Women choose to have children later in life for many reasons. Some prioritize building their careers or achieving financial security before stepping into motherhood. Others wait until they find the right partner, while some take time to heal from their own childhood...
by Alaina Johnson | Feb 6, 2025 | Midlife
Divorce in midlife can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to define you. The end of a marriage, especially one that lasted decades, brings emotional, financial, and social challenges. But it also brings opportunities—ones that can lead to newfound independence,...