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Adult woman washing her face: a 5-minute face routine for women in midlfe
A woman in perimenopause asks for recommendations for a 5-minute face routine for women in midlife. Jessica gives some recommendations both for products and process. 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 that in sharing these questions and
How can I talk to my teen about pot? A close-up of someone rolling a joint with marijuana and rolling papers on a table.
A mom shares that she thinks her teen is smoking weed and asks Jessica, how can I talk to my teen about pot in a way that is productive and keeps him safe? Jessica shares her thoughts on communication and harm reduction. 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
sign to toilets. why women have pee accidents in midlife
A woman struggles to avoid accidents and asks why do women have pee accidents in midlife and what can be done to avoid them? Jessica explains the physical reasons why women in midlife can experience incontinence and then shares tips on what you can do to minimize the risks of accidents. Ask Jessica is an advice column for women in midlife. We cover all things related to midlife from changing bodies to career transitions to
Is rage during perimenopause normal? A women clutches her head in anger or frustration
A woman in midlife explains that she is angry all the time and asks is rage during perimenopause normal? And, if it is, how does she get back to her usual, more balanced self? Jessica explains the many reasons why women experience rage during perimenopause and then offers some ways to manage the anger. Ask Jessica is an advice column for women in midlife. We cover all things related to midlife from changing bodies to
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Cleaning out a parent's house: Two women packing belongings in boxes
A woman in midlife whose parents are getting older asks, how do you gracefully and compassionately face the reality of cleaning out a parent’s house? Jessica offers an approach that will gently help them to face the potentially thorny reality. 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