“Most of us in the baby-boom generation were raised by full-time mothers. Even as recently as 14 years ago, 6 out of 10 mothers with babies were staying at home. Today that is totally reversed. Does that mean we love our children less than our mothers loved us? No, but it certainly causes a lot of guilt trips.” YearsMeanChildrenDoeHomeTodayMotherCausesInspiringGenerationsBabyYears AgoOur ChildrenGuiltRaisedStayingMothers DayLove Our ChildrenGuilt TripBaby BoomFull Time Mother Author:Jane Pauley
“The years after 50 can be a time of great productivity, meaningful work, pleasure, creativity, and innovation. It's a huge opportunity.” YearsOpportunityPleasureCreativityHugeInnovationProductivityMeaningfulCreativity And InnovationMeaningful Work Author:Jane Pauley
“When I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder the year I turned 50, it was certainly a shock. But as a journalist, knowing a little bit about a lot of things, I didn't suffer the misconception that depression was all in my head or a mark of poor character. I knew it was a disease, and, like all diseases, was treatable.” YearsLittlesCharacterSufferingBitsPoorKnowingDiseaseLittle BitMarkJournalistShockDisorderMisconceptionBipolarBipolar DisorderPoor Character Author:Jane Pauley
“I can cook; but not well. I figure I have six years until my children discover what their friends' mothers make for dinner.” YearsWellsChildrenI CanMotherInspiringFiguresSixDinnerCooksMy ChildrenMothers Day Author:Jane Pauley