I became a mom at 16, and my daughter at 18. I’ve been raising kids for almost 45 years. Jane Ridley 05 dec 2024
I wanted to bring back the way kids played when I was growing up in the 90s, so I started a play club to foster independence Jane Ridley 04 dec 2024
At my heaviest, I weighed 360 pounds, which got in the way of my job as a firefighter. I lost weight by paying attention to what I ate. Jane Ridley 01 dec 2024
I had a baby a month before turning 50. I’ll be nearly 70 when he graduates high school, but we live in the moment. Jane Ridley 26 nov 2024
A thoughtful teacher helped my twin and me after I hesitantly told her we were late to school because we were homeless Jane Ridley 22 nov 2024
I dropped 80 pounds by changing my diet, walking my dog, and competing with friends over our step count Jane Ridley 20 nov 2024
I’m 76 and raising my 3 grandsons. This is not what I thought retirement would look like. Jane Ridley 19 nov 2024
I got sober thanks to a monthly shot of a drug that helps stop my craving for alcohol. I lost 70 pounds in the process. Jane Ridley 15 nov 2024
I set up a free-range playdate for kids in our area. Parents take turns watching the group, and we don’t hover over them as they play. Jane Ridley 14 nov 2024
My 11-year-old walked less than a mile away from home. I was arrested and charged with reckless conduct. Jane Ridley 13 nov 2024
