It finally happened. My 37-year-old daughter gave birth to a baby boy! He is my first grandchild. I also gave birth in my 30s but my mother was in her 60s when that happened. I am almost 71. Her doctor wanted to induce labor at 36 weeks for reasons I’m not clear on so he came out slightly less than 5 lbs. Wrapped up he looks like a burrito but is in great shape and came home … [Read more...]
When Divorce Happens After 50: Avoiding the Fallout
Despite rarely hearing about aging parents who are actively seeking a divorce, it does happen. Sadly, it happens more often than you think. Unlike married couples who are under 50 and who still have a major portion of their lives to live to look forward to, when older couples get divorced, the pain and trauma can be more profound. No matter what the effects of a divorce on … [Read more...]
Why 30-Something Weddings Can be a Boon to Their Older Parents
Both of my kids became engaged to be married within 3 months of each other. My son got married in the forest at a lodge in the Redwoods near Santa Cruz, California. My daughter’s wedding will be in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico at the end of January. They are in their mid-30s and established in their professions, so they paid for their own weddings. That was a big relief … [Read more...]
Diane Campbell Green Writes Boomer-Inspired Children’s Books
Have you ever thought about writing a children’s book? Diane Campbell Green did but what is unique about it is that it’s written about childhood memories that most of us Baby Boomers can relate to. Goats and Ginger Ale Floats is an endearing set of vignettes that centers on the life of an 8-year-old child named Becky Ann Chalmers. She lives in a small town in Pennsylvania … [Read more...]
How to Thrive as an Empty Nester
Becoming an empty nester is a bittersweet thing. You love the new opportunities, freedom, and time it affords you. But you hate how much you miss your kids and caring for them every day. That said, it’s essential to focus more on the exciting opportunities to pursue an independent life if you want to get through the highs and lows of transitioning to an empty nest. Pursue … [Read more...]
