The unexpected upsides of menopause

The unexpected upsides of menopause

Menopause and perimenopause: words that often bring to mind images of hot flushes, mood swings and sleepless nights. But for many women, this life transition brings unexpected gifts — freedom, clarity, and a renewed sense of self. There is much wisdom in reframing...
Why an empty nest isn’t always a bad thing

Why an empty nest isn’t always a bad thing

“Before you know it, they’ll be all grown up and leaving home.” Who remembers hearing that one-liner when your kids were newborns? HELLO!’s US Contributing Editor, Donna Francis, remembers it like it was yesterday. Here, she writes about...