Embracing 50: Celebrating Womanhood and Motherhood

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50 Things About Turning 50 as a Woman and Mom

Turning 50 is a remarkable milestone for any woman, especially those who have journeyed through the joys and challenges of motherhood. It’s a time to reflect on the experiences that have shaped us, celebrate our accomplishments, and embrace the wisdom that comes with age. Since turning 50 earlier this year, I have realized that growing older is a privilege and we all need to celebrate the gift of aging. As I have shared with you all before, my favorite age is now, and we should all be tapping into who we are. Life after 50+ is not all sunshine and lollipops either. I will always keep it real. There are challenges that come with this stage too. (We can talk about menopause and parenting teenagers another time!) But we are here to embrace the wisdom, experience, and newfound freedom that life after 50 brings, allowing us to fully appreciate the journey and make the most of every moment. Here are 50 simple and positive pieces of advice for women as they reach this incredible milestone.

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How to Raise a Boy (It Takes a Village)

How to raise a boy

When it comes to raising children, there’s just so much to talk about, right?   I wanted to share more about a recently released book that has been extremely helpful to me as a mom. “How To Raise a Boy” is written by the well-known psychologist and author, Dr. Michael Reichert, out of the Philadelphia area. He breaks down so much insightful advice for parents as well as advice for educators, coaches and mentors of boys. His main theme is about the power of connection with boys.

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