“There’s a glorious time in every parent’s life when those post-bedtime hours are useful bliss,” writes Holly Garcia. “For me, I would use that magical time to catch up on chores, like folding the laundry or running the dishwasher. Other nights, I’d use it to chill, whether by journaling or binging a new show. It was about unwinding. What could be better than that?”

But lately, bedtimes have changed — and it’s led to something just plain wonderful.

Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor

“Dating can feel tricky after turning 40. Not only do women deal with the stigma of being single after a certain age, but whether you're newly divorced, a single mom, or never married, you're likely carrying some self-criticism, too,” writes Brianne Hogan. Well, today she’s here with some 101.