It’s Time – Welcome to Parenting After 40

Have you ever reached that moment of “It’s time”?

Like… it’s time to stop overthinking, stop stalling, stop waiting for the perfect moment. That “get up off your ass and do it already” moment? Yeah, that one.

Well, I hit mine about 20 minutes ago.

I told myself: stop planning and start posting. So here I am, sitting on my couch, terrified to press publish—and honestly, I’m not even finished writing this blog yet. My brain is buzzing with 12 tabs open, thinking about the 42 things I haven’t done today. But I’m here. I’m starting.

So… hi. 👋🏽

Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself

I’m Ronetta Whitaker—my friends and family call me Ronnie. I’m 48, married to a supportive, protective, ride-or-die man named Michael. I’m also the mama of two energetic, hilarious, full-of-love little girls (ages 5 and 7). And daughter to the world’s best parents.

You’ve probably heard “life begins at 40,” right? Well, I say parenting begins at 40. I had my first daughter just five months shy of my 41st birthday, and whew, what a ride it has been.

That’s exactly why I’m launching this blog.

Parenting After 40 Is… Different

It’s not good or bad—it’s just different.

Your knees pop when you sit down too fast. You go from rocking babies to needing a nap in the same chair. And let’s not even talk about the PTA group chats or the fact that most of the other moms think “over 40” means you’re their mom’s age.

But here’s the thing: there’s a special kind of magic in becoming a parent later in life.

We’ve lived a little. We’ve learned what not to stress about (most of the time), we appreciate the small wins, and we’ve got stories for days. That’s the heart of Parenting After 40—real talk, real-life stories, and a whole lot of grace.

Why I Created This Space

I needed a place where parents like me could gather—a corner of the internet for late bloomers, second-chancers, miracle mamas and papas, and everyone in between. If you’re 40+ and knee-deep in diapers, dance recitals, lunch packing, homework wrangling, or bedtime meltdowns, this space is for you.

This isn’t just a blog—it’s a community. A place where we can connect, learn, share, and assist each other as we raise little ones with grown-up energy (read: exhaustion).

So What Can You Expect?

You’ll find:

✨ Honest blog posts about the highs and lows
✨ Real product reviews from someone who actually uses the stuff
✨ Parenting tips that work in real life, not just Pinterest
✨ Conversations about health, marriage, mental load, and all the things we juggle
✨ A community where we lift each other up, not tear each other down

Let’s Do This Together

I don’t have all the answers (I’m still figuring out what day it is), but I know I’m not alone—and neither are you.

So grab your coffee (or wine… or both), settle in, and let’s walk this journey together. We’ve earned this stage in life, and we’re going to rock it—with humor, heart, and a whole lot of love.

Welcome to Parenting After 40. We’ve got this. 💕

A look into me getting the courage to finally start this blog and my girls watching a movie.