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 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 7, 2025 | Parenting, Uncategorized
When we think of sending our young adults off to college we usually have a certain image in our mind. Launching them to start an exciting time of independence, new friendships, and life-changing experiences. And yes, it can be all of that. But let’s be honest—this...
by Alaina Johnson | Feb 5, 2025 | Parenting
You’d hoped this year might be different. After many weekends with your teen sitting at home while you watched other teens bound out the door and into their friends waiting cars you’d hope this year would be a fresh start. But instead, the social isolation seems worse...
by Alaina Johnson | Feb 4, 2025 | Midlife, Parenting
The empty nest. Some moms fear it. Others embrace it. And some are caught off guard by how quickly it arrives. If you’re staring at an empty bedroom and wondering, “Now what?”—you’re not alone. And if you’re not quite there yet but see it coming, let’s talk about how...