A woman in midlife asks how to embrace bathing suits in midlife as her body changes in ways she doesn’t like. Jessica commiserates with the struggle and then offers practical suggestions to help shift our attitudes towards bathing suits and our bodies. Ask Jessica is an advice column for women in midlife. We cover all things related to midlife from changing bodies to career transitions to parenting teens to sandwich generation challenges to shifts in
A woman struggles with career satisfaction, wonders should I change careers in midlife? In spite of a successful career, she questions if this is what she really wants for the next 20 years. Jessica helps her to manage her guilt and then provides a structure for thinking through her options. Ask Jessica is an advice column for women in midlife. We cover all things related to midlife from changing bodies to career transitions to parenting
A mom asks how can I improve my relationship with my teenager before he goes off to college? Jessica explains why teenagers pull away at this stage in life and shares thoughts on how to remain present and engaged, while still letting them spread their wings. Ask Jessica is an advice column for women in midlife. We cover all things related to midlife from changing bodies to career transitions to parenting teens to sandwich generation
A perimenopausal woman wonders if what she is experiencing is a hot flash. Jessica explains hot flashes, night sweats, the differences, and how to manage these symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. Ask Jessica is an advice column for women in midlife. We cover all things related to midlife from changing bodies to career transitions to parenting teens to sandwich generation challenges to shifts in marital or life partnerships and everything in between. My hope is
A mom wonders how do we pay for college? She shares how, even with savings, she doesn’t know how she and her spouse will pay for their child to go to college. To answer her question, Jessica calls in some help (her favorite financial planner) and then shares her own thoughts on the balancing act that is saving for college while also trying to pay for life now. Ask Jessica is an advice column for