Christy, Marietta, and Elle are back today to take a deep dive into the rollercoaster of parenting in midlife. They're learning as they go, and today's episode is all about their personal journeys, from becoming a parent at 15 to navigating the worries of raising teens and young adults. They share hilarious, honest, and sometimes heart-wrenching stories about childproofing (and failing), the evolution of parenting, and the unique challenges that come with raising kids when you're also navigating your own midlife.

Feeling the pressure of parenting while juggling midlife? You are not alone. But sometimes the advice we get, or the expectations we set for ourselves, do not quite match reality. Hearing real, unfiltered stories like those shared here today can be incredibly validating and offer new perspectives on how to handle the everyday chaos.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 – Kick-Off: Midlife Mafia Parenting Podcast

00:26 – What Is “Midlife” & Why It Rocks

02:24 – Teen-Mom Truths

04:16 – Boy-Mom Budget Hacks

09:26 – Career vs Kids

11:20 – Planned vs Surprise Pregnancies Explained

12:06 – “Wasn’t Supposed to Happen!”

20:00 – The “Martini Test”

24:01 – Sibling Strategy

30:28 – Miscarriage & Moving Forward

34:06 – What to Say After a Loss

44:10 – Empty-Nest Feels & Early Grand-Baby Dreams

49:44 – Big-Kid Anxiety

58:40 – Teen Substance Safety

1:03:00 – Street-Smart Rules

1:08:23 – First Fender-Benders & Parental Panic Management

1:12:51 – Join the Midlife Mafia Family

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