50 is the New Mommy! https://50isthenewmommy.com/ Our IVF Journey to Parenthood. Fri, 24 Oct 2025 20:28:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://50isthenewmommy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/cropped-50Mommy-iconxl-32x32.png 50 is the New Mommy! https://50isthenewmommy.com/ 32 32 Coming Full Circle: A Journey Back to My Roots and Myself https://50isthenewmommy.com/50isthenewmommy/coming-full-circle-a-journey-back-to-my-roots-and-myself/ https://50isthenewmommy.com/50isthenewmommy/coming-full-circle-a-journey-back-to-my-roots-and-myself/#respond Mon, 12 May 2025 21:00:50 +0000 https://50isthenewmommy.com/?p=1899 Coming Full Circle: A Journey Back to My Roots and Myself by Meg Benjamin, Head Contributor I’ve often heard the phrase, “I feel like I’ve come full circle,” but I never truly understood its meaning until I recently experienced my own full circle moment. Born in rural Pennsylvania, I lived there until I was about […]

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]]> https://50isthenewmommy.com/50isthenewmommy/coming-full-circle-a-journey-back-to-my-roots-and-myself/feed/ 0 Summer is a GREAT Time to Move! https://50isthenewmommy.com/50isthenewmommy/summer-is-a-great-time-to-move/ https://50isthenewmommy.com/50isthenewmommy/summer-is-a-great-time-to-move/#respond Wed, 07 May 2025 14:07:21 +0000 https://50isthenewmommy.com/?p=1897 How to Simplify Family Moves Without Breaking the Bank By Contributor, Josh More of Diaperdads.org Buying a home and moving can be complex, especially for families striving to maintain financial stability while ensuring a seamless transition. The process involves more than just finding a house; it requires strategic planning to protect your investment and enhance […]

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]]> https://50isthenewmommy.com/50isthenewmommy/summer-is-a-great-time-to-move/feed/ 0 Fostering a Love for Learning: Inspiring Curiosity That Lasts a Lifetime https://50isthenewmommy.com/parenting/fostering-a-love-for-learning-inspiring-curiosity-that-lasts-a-lifetime/ https://50isthenewmommy.com/parenting/fostering-a-love-for-learning-inspiring-curiosity-that-lasts-a-lifetime/#respond Wed, 18 Dec 2024 15:13:55 +0000 https://50isthenewmommy.com/?p=1882 By Guest Blogger, Josh Moore of Diaper Dads 50 is the New Mommy is thrilled to publish another great article written by Josh Moore of Diaper Dads.  Thank you, Josh!  We love your contributions to our site! Fostering a Love for Learning: Inspiring Curiosity That Lasts a Lifetime As a parent, you hold the key […]

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]]> https://50isthenewmommy.com/parenting/fostering-a-love-for-learning-inspiring-curiosity-that-lasts-a-lifetime/feed/ 0 Anxiety in the Family: Navigating Its Impact on Children and Strategies for Collective Coping https://50isthenewmommy.com/parenting/anxiety-in-the-family-navigating-its-impact-on-children-and-strategies-for-collective-coping/ https://50isthenewmommy.com/parenting/anxiety-in-the-family-navigating-its-impact-on-children-and-strategies-for-collective-coping/#respond Thu, 22 Aug 2024 18:39:48 +0000 https://50isthenewmommy.com/?p=1870 Modeling healthy stress-relief techniques can teach your children how to cope with anxiety.  Whether it’s through physical activity, reading, or mindfulness exercises, showing your children how you manage stress encourages them to develop their own coping mechanisms.

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]]> https://50isthenewmommy.com/parenting/anxiety-in-the-family-navigating-its-impact-on-children-and-strategies-for-collective-coping/feed/ 0 Navigating the Challenges of the Sandwich Generation https://50isthenewmommy.com/50isthenewmommy/navigating-the-challenges-of-the-sandwich-generation/ https://50isthenewmommy.com/50isthenewmommy/navigating-the-challenges-of-the-sandwich-generation/#respond Thu, 16 May 2024 19:34:04 +0000 https://50isthenewmommy.com/?p=1858 Living as part of the Sandwich Generation is incredibly challenging, but it’s also a testament to the love and dedication we have for our families.

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]]> https://50isthenewmommy.com/50isthenewmommy/navigating-the-challenges-of-the-sandwich-generation/feed/ 0 Donating Your Frozen Embryos…yay or nay?!! https://50isthenewmommy.com/50isthenewmommy/donating-your-frozen-embryos-yay-or-nay/ https://50isthenewmommy.com/50isthenewmommy/donating-your-frozen-embryos-yay-or-nay/#respond Mon, 11 Mar 2024 18:08:37 +0000 https://50isthenewmommy.com/?p=1823 If you’ve been following along, you already know that we had extra embryos left over after our initial egg retrieval and embryo transfer. What did we do with those leftover embryos? We had a few options, and it took me some time and strong consideration to decide what to do with them.  They are, after […]

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]]> https://50isthenewmommy.com/50isthenewmommy/donating-your-frozen-embryos-yay-or-nay/feed/ 0 Heal Your Fatigue: 5 Tips for Parents of Children With Disabilities https://50isthenewmommy.com/50isthenewmommy/diaper-dads/ https://50isthenewmommy.com/50isthenewmommy/diaper-dads/#respond Sun, 14 Jan 2024 23:28:49 +0000 https://50isthenewmommy.com/?p=1832 Once again, we are honored to publish another great article written by Josh Moore of Diaper Dads. We love his perspective and writing style. Please check out his latest article and leave a comment if you can relate to it or have any tips for the moms in our community!     Heal Your Fatigue: […]

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]]> https://50isthenewmommy.com/50isthenewmommy/diaper-dads/feed/ 0 Are you ready to go back to work….after babies!?! https://50isthenewmommy.com/blog/are-you-ready-to-go-back-to-work/ https://50isthenewmommy.com/blog/are-you-ready-to-go-back-to-work/#respond Tue, 26 Sep 2023 23:27:42 +0000 https://50isthenewmommy.com/?p=1801 Are you ready for more? You’ve had your babies.  They are getting older.  They may even be in school now.  So…you may be getting the itch to get back to work.  Maybe your kids are like mine and almost 5 and you’ve been blessed to be home with them since they were babies.  You are […]

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]]> https://50isthenewmommy.com/blog/are-you-ready-to-go-back-to-work/feed/ 0 Baby Steps to Big Leagues: Networking Tips for Professional New Moms https://50isthenewmommy.com/blog/baby-steps-to-big-leagues-networking-tips-for-professional-new-moms/ https://50isthenewmommy.com/blog/baby-steps-to-big-leagues-networking-tips-for-professional-new-moms/#respond Fri, 25 Aug 2023 19:15:33 +0000 https://50isthenewmommy.com/?p=1779 Being a new mom need not mean the sidelining of your professional growth. By adopting these strategic networking tips, such as creating your own networking event with digital invitations, new mothers can sustain their professional networks even while tackling the challenges of motherhood. A balanced approach to networking and parenting can lead to not only personal and career advancement, but also a richer, more fulfilling journey of motherhood. Networking, in this context, becomes a powerful tool that ensures the seamless integration of the roles of a professional and a mother.

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]]> https://50isthenewmommy.com/blog/baby-steps-to-big-leagues-networking-tips-for-professional-new-moms/feed/ 0 The Best Game Plan for a Kid-Friendly Relocation https://50isthenewmommy.com/relocating/the-best-game-plan-for-a-kid-friendly-relocation/ https://50isthenewmommy.com/relocating/the-best-game-plan-for-a-kid-friendly-relocation/#respond Tue, 16 May 2023 06:12:47 +0000 https://50isthenewmommy.com/?p=1741 We are so fortunate to have another guest article written by Josh Moore of Diaper Dads.  Tis the season for moving and relocations.  Below are Josh’s tips to make your next move with your family as kid-friendly as it can be! The Best Game Plan for a Kid-Friendly Relocation Guest article written by Josh Moore of […]

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