Motherhood Later in Life: Celebrating Our Joy!

1. Through her peers, my daughter had to learn that society teaches women to tear each other down at an early age. It is important to change this culture by teaching our girls to lift each other up!

2. We need to teach out sons that girls don't do things exclusively to attract them. This is a cultural misconception that hurts the relationship between both genders.

Living with the decision to have a total hysterectomy may not always be easy, but it does feel like I walked out of hell to a much better life!

1. Online dating is now common among teens.

2. As a parent, I need to establish clear rules to protect my kids from online predators.

3. Simultaneously, I remind myself that young love is the first step in developing well-rounded, caring people, who will be able to build and maintain long-term, loving relationships later in their lives.

"1. The internal conflict I had as a mom of two toddlers made it difficult for me to accept the complex surgery I had to undergo. I know I have to live longer for them but I didn't want to take the risk of dying. Even if I survive, I'll not be able to take care of them with my long recovery.

2. Sometimes as mothers, we set aside our own comfort just to give the best for our children. But we have to realize that we need to take care of ourselves first and make our love for them our main motivation to live."

1. I have honest and open conversations with my children so they can come to me when they have to make decisions or at least have real knowledge when they are conflicted.

2. I do my best to establish clear and understandable rules that children understand so I can guide them with discipline and love."

1. I learned that courage is the ability to do something that scares you.

2. I had to be courageous in the face of a hard decision.

3. And, I also found that I can be more resilient than you know.

1. I need to teach my kids to do the hard thing when it’s needed.

2. The right decision isn't always the easy one.

My new year's resolutions for 2020 are:

1) Continue to be the best mother I can possibly be.

2) Work hard on my new entrepreneurial ventures.

3) Be sexier by being smart, thoughtful, and generous.

4) And, finally, continue to build and live my life on my own terms.

When you make you're making your New Year's resolutions this year, remember: Opportunity is another word for hard work. Sexiness is being smart, thoughtful, and generous. And, finally, take ownership of your world. You do that, and you will have a great year!

We've always been told that Christmas is the season of giving and sharing so for this episode, instead of talking to you about being a Mamma, I'd like to share with you one of my greatest joys. This is Emmy with Joy To The World!