Tag Archives: parenting

My Gen X Truths Have Crumbled

Posted on May 12, 2021 by janieleeds

I’m in my 50’s (hence the blog name) and I’m a part of Gen X. Are you? Today I want to chat about how what I was taught that was important seems to have gone by the wayside and how … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50 | Tagged breaking family rules, how life changes after divorce, parenting | 17 Comments

Happy Mother’s Day

Posted on May 9, 2021 by janieleeds

This post goes out to all of you who celebrate or are celebrated on Mother’s Day. I hope that you have a peaceful day filled with love, laughter and hugs. I know we’re all on different paths, but I want … Continue reading →

Posted in finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love | Tagged celebrating you, motherhood, parenting, sending hugs | 10 Comments

Three Things

Posted on April 9, 2021 by janieleeds

When my kids started school, I started a game called “Three Things” at dinner every night. The object was for all of us to share about our day and to open up conversations. Because I’d found that when I asked … Continue reading →

Posted in inspiration | Tagged childhood memories, dinner conversation starters, family traditions, mom bonding with kids, mom hacks, parenting | 13 Comments

Solution For September Schooling?

Posted on August 15, 2020 by janieleeds

As a parent, a former teacher, and someone with many friends still teaching and in the trenches trying to get ready for September, I have one important suggestion that may help everyone to embrace the uncertain changes. UNITE and LISTEN … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce | Tagged parenting, quarantine, september2020 school, teachers | 8 Comments

The Little Prince

Posted on April 8, 2020 by janieleeds

Did you ever read the book called Le Petit Prince also known as The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry? I read it long ago and I hadn’t read it to my kids. I happened upon the movie on Netflix … Continue reading →

Posted in finding happiness at 50 | Tagged Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, anxiety, being a kid, being an adult, growing up, life plan, parenting, stress, talking with your kids | 4 Comments

Divorced Mom Gratitude During Coronavirus

Posted on March 23, 2020 by janieleeds

I am divorced for a couple of years now and I have primary custody of my kids for which I’m grateful. While I never wanted the divorce, I appreciate all the good that has come out of it even though … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50 | Tagged Coronavirus, custody of kids, home, kids and divorce, parenting, relationships | 14 Comments

Rolling With Thanksgiving Weekend

Posted on November 22, 2017 by janieleeds

My kids would say I am a control freak because I like to know where they are. If wanting to know where my offspring is going makes me a control freak, then so be it. But I don’t think I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50 | Tagged celebration, college kids return, control freak, family, friendship, having my kids home, love, Mama, parenting, pumpkins, relationships | 13 Comments

Momma Bear

Posted on November 13, 2017 by janieleeds

My kids call me Mom, Mother, Momma or Mama sometimes, especially my older one. Mom is the everyday way. Mother is when they are aggravated by me. Momma is used when they need that extra loving TLC. That’s the word … Continue reading →

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Plans Change

Posted on October 12, 2017 by janieleeds

Plans change, so take comfort in knowing that life is full of change. – Janie Leeds Do you ever wake up and wonder how did I get here? Do you ever think, this isn’t where I planned to be? Well, … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, Uncategorized | Tagged change is good, fear, new chapter, parenting, sea | 8 Comments