Older Parents

Mother Over 50 Cover Wins Award

Posted 05.07.2012

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It was an image and story that would stand out on any newsstand: a naked woman of a certain age -- with a sleek silver haircut and her fair share of w...

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Jane Lynch on 'Glee' Character's Pregnancy

Posted 05.04.2012

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"You think that's hard? Try having a baby at 51, that's hard!" That may be something Sue Sylvester, Jane Lynch's acid-tongued cheerleading coach on...

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Will Your Children Remember?

Ann Blumenthal Jacobs | Posted 05.01.2012

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Ann Blumenthal Jacobs

Here are 8 tips on keeping memories of grandparents alive for children who won't have the gift of years with them.

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Jeopardy At Warp Speed: Post 50 Life With My 10 Year Old Son

Jodi Halpern | Posted 03.27.2012

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Jodi Halpern

At 50, being the "singlish" parent of a very inquisitive, high energy 10-year-old boy keeps me on my toes.

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Vasectomy? Vasecta You!

Floyd Elliot | Posted 01.15.2012

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Floyd Elliot

I'd considered getting a vasectomy for several years, but somehow something always prevented me: the color I wanted wasn't in stock; they were out of my size; a complete stranger would insert sharp instruments down below and, you know, snip

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Confessions Of A Middle-Aged Mother

More.com | Posted 01.10.2012

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On New Year’s Eve, I ran into an old friend from high school who nearly choked up her champagne when she saw me. She apparently found it hystericall...

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Am I Too Old To Be a Dad?

Len Filppu | Posted 10.02.2011

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Len Filppu

I realized that not one of my younger parent friends had ever discriminated against me because of my age. I had been my own worst enemy.

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How To Vacation With Your Parents

Janice Van Dyck | Posted 08.20.2011

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Janice Van Dyck

All parents have one thing in common: they're getting older. So how do you spent time together and still enjoy it? The secret is you.

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How Do You Talk To Your Parents About Aging?

Real Simple | Posted 08.15.2011

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No one wants to discuss getting older. But try one of these techniques to break the ice and you’ll probably get Mom and Dad talking―and listening....

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