In this episode of "Real Parenting Stories", I met with Charlie who became a mom later in life. If you're like me you're going to love her calm "Cool as a cucumber" energy!
In this episode, I am discussing with wonderful Charlie her experience of becoming a parent at an older age. She felt ready for motherhood in her 40s, having had the chance to develop her identity and explore herself. She highlights that there is no right time to have kids and it's up to each individual! This conversation also touches upon the challenges of becoming a parent during the pandemic and the importance of having a support system in place. The episode emphasizes that everyone's journey to parenthood is unique and that there are different paths to becoming a parent. Charlie suggests that people "should go easy on themselves, have fun, and forgive themselves for their mistakes". It's a heartwarming episode that reminds us of the importance of family, nostalgia, and enjoying the journey of life (and sloppy joes and circus animal cookies).