Recently, I posted an article here on The Huffington Post that generated many comments and lots of shares. “The Seven Biggest Mistakes We Make in Midlife (and How to Avoid Them” delved into some of the areas that seem to cause the most angst for us as we age, holding us back. I offered thoughts … Continue Reading

in praise of older mothers

Full disclosure: I am an older mother. My first daughter was born when I was almost 38, and my youngest entered the world three days before my 41st birthday. Even though I’m 54 and going through the tumultuous teenage years, I wouldn’t have it any other way. Usually, I don’t think about it, except when … Continue Reading

transform your body with these 5 simple moves?

In memory of Jack LaLanne, who passed away yesterday — January 23rd, 2011 — at the age of 96, I am re-posting this article, which originally ran on Huffington Post. One of the most important lessons I learned after turning 50 is that it’s never too late to get in shape. Along with a regular … Continue Reading