A maxed-out sandwich generation mom asks about how to ask siblings for help when both parents and kids are struggling. Jessica walks this tired mom through ways to ask siblings for help that are productive and won’t start unnecessary drama. Ask Jessica is an advice column for women in midlife. We cover all things related to midlife from changing bodies to career transitions to parenting teens to sandwich generation challenges to shifts in marital or

Perimenopause and the early stages of menopause is a hugely transitional time for women. Not only are our bodies changing (sometimes dramatically), but we are also forced to come face to face with the reality that we are older and need to pay closer attention to our health and well-being. And with that recognition comes a sometimes uncomfortable question: what should I eat during perimenopause and menopause so that I can live a long and

A woman in midlife hits her max with job and family pressures, so Jessica shares some thoughts on how to manage sandwich generation overwhelm in a way that is authentic and realistic. Ask Jessica is an advice column for women in midlife. We cover all things related to midlife from changing bodies to career transitions to parenting teens to sandwich generation challenges to shifts in marital or life partnerships and everything in between. My hope

After getting passed over for a promotion at work a woman asks, should I stay or should I go? Jessica discusses managing mid-career frustrations and assessing the best next steps at midlife. Ask Jessica is an advice column for women in midlife. We cover all things related to midlife from changing bodies to career transitions to parenting teens to sandwich generation challenges to shifts in marital or life partnerships and everything in between. My hope

Experts can tell you until they are blue in the face that family dinners and social connection are important for a health and emotional well-being, but sometimes what you really need is personal experience to remember why eating together is important. For me, a combination of bonding with people I don’t know very well over food and missing my own family dinners renewed my belief in the power of sharing a meal. The Power of