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Is There a Sexist Double Standard For Older Moms and Dads?
Mother Nature made it so females can only reproduce between menstruation and menopause. In many cases, science allows males to procreate at an older age. Fertility and medical advancements have made it possible for both sexes to have children later in life.
Should There Be an Age Limit on Motherhood?
When to get pregnant is a women's choice. Science allows girls the freedom to procreate after she gets her first period until she goes through menopause. In 1970, the average American age of a woman becoming a mother was 21.7 and in 2006 it was 25.
Family Ties – Close for Comfort
If Alexa Joel didn't look so much like her father Billy Joel, you'd be hard pressed to choose which one is his wife and which one is his daughter. With just a five–year age difference between the brunettes, they look more like sisters than anything.
Showing her support for her, er, step mom, sweet Alexa Joel smiled wide for the paps at Katie Lee Joel's book launch.
Age: When to Switch From Months to Years?
We track our babes from day to day and then by weeks, months and years. But, when is it the best time to just rely on years to refer to a child's age? Since developmental milestones vary so much during the first stage of life, some parents continue to count by months.
Young and Naive or Older and Wiser?
In this month's Glamour, Naomi Watts dishes on the pros and cons of being an "older" mother.
In the article, the 39–year–old actress talks about giving six–month–old Alexander (aka Sasha) a sibling down the road.
When asked about waiting until later in life to start her family, Naomi said:
"Well, for one thing, picking him up off of the ground 20 times is different when you hear your knees cracking!
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What's Your Favorite Age?
Just like cheese and wine, children seem to get better with age. As a wee one grows, so does his or her personality, abilities, and opinions. Each time period of your child's life has its positive and negatives but many of us can pinpoint an age of our children that we thoroughly enjoyed.
Do Moms Age Faster Than Childless Women?
Mothers joke that they owe their gray hair and wrinkles to their offspring. Whether the topic is postpartum bodies, sheer exhaustion or limited amounts of me time, many moms attribute the decline of their looks to putting their children first. Who hasn't overheard or been involved in a conversation where someone commented that a woman looked amazing or was aging well and another chimed in with, "Well, she doesn't have kids!"
Do You Abide by the Ages on Toys?
Lots of toys seem to have a conservative age range on them. Some items recommended for a one-year-old seem more fit for an infant. But, the age listed on the box often has to do with safety standards.
Outtakes: Curious Boy Sees Lobster For the First Time
One of my favorite things about being a mother is seeing the world through my children's eyes as they grow, begin to speak, and question the things everyone over the age of 10 takes for granted. The "But whys?" "What's that?"
Is Your Fearless 3-Year-Old Destined For a Life of Crime?
Mamas of fearless children often encourage their wild child's eager behavior, but a new study may have them trying to instill a lil fear factor into their lives. Results from a 20-year study show that children who lack the ability to fear may have a dysfunction with their amygdala — the part of the brain linked to fear conditioning, emotions, and one's mental state. Researchers found children who showed no fear were often more likely to go against authorities and find themselves in trouble later in life.
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