Wiser With Age

Inspiring people one story at a time

In My Mother’s Words: Matriarchs

By Victoria Moll-Ramirez May 7, 2016 Advice

I recently came back from Honduras. I went home to celebrate my grandmother’s 92nd birthday. Only a handful of family members knew I was going, and it had been four…

Love Lessons From My Parents

By Kristina Puga February 13, 2016 Advice

Yesterday would have been my late and adored parents 36th wedding anniversary. The date got me to thinking about some of the many lessons I learned from them about finding…

In My Mother’s Words: Loving someone who isn’t yours

By Victoria Moll-Ramirez January 29, 2016 Advice

I was 16-years-old and chatting with my aunt, and my mom, one day after school. My aunt was going to be a grandmother for the FIFTH time. All of…

In My Mother’s Words: Love for your kids

By Victoria Moll-Ramirez August 14, 2015 Advice

Putting into words how much you love someone can be really hard. The love is sometimes so powerful, you’re left speechless. One of the most beautiful explanations my mom has…

Want to eat healthy? Eat together as a family, daily

By Dr. Josefina Monasterio September 22, 2014 Advice

Traditionally, family meals have represented much more than just communal eating—they’re a time for good conversation and genuine family bonding. Unfortunately, today, many meals are consumed at stoplights or in…