We’ve noticed several articles and mentions lately of a relatively new phenomenon – that of mothers in a family reaching the age of menopause at exactly the same time their children are reaching puberty. Canada’s Globe and Mail notes that women of the Baby Boomer generation are the first to delay childbearing en masse and that menopausal moms with teenagers entering puberty may become the norm. At the same time, Dad may be at the peak of his career, wanting to devote extra time to his work rather than engage in the ‘wonderful family dynamics’!
At SheZoom.com, Julie Ross, a parenting expert, recommends that the best way to effectively manage this simmering hormonal cauldron of parent and child is to remember take care of ourselves. By ensuring that we are getting enough exercise and building rejuvenating down-time into our days we’ll not only be refueling ourselves so that we are able to stay centered when we’re dealing with a hormonal teenager, but we will be modeling self-care for our daughters and sons. If we believe and act in a way that shows that we value ourselves, we will raise children who value themselves.
And don’t forget to laugh! If your household happens to be caught in a simultaneous-menopause-and-puberty scuffle the good news is that you’re not alone. Women are even creating art and comedy around the subject.
namaste,
Zoey
Zoey Ryan
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Menopause occurs after 51 years of age or sometimes it can even occur before 40. During menopause, one has to suffer from moodiness, gets irritated fast etc. Also periods are skipped, so they feel more annoying. One can go for some medication provided by doctors.