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Despite the challenges, Hilarie is enjoying this stage of her son’s life, even stating that “the teenage years are actually my favorite.”
“I became involved with PTSO at my son’s school,” Hilarie shared. “I highly recommend it for any parent out there. Even if your child doesn’t want you there, getting involved is important because they need supportive community members in their lives who aren’t just authority figures.”
Getting involved has also helped them connect on a deeper level.
“By spending time with preteens and teenagers every day, I realize that they’re not so different from us,” the A Christmas Wish star explained. “We’re all going through hormonal changes and dealing with insane workloads. Recognizing this common ground can help ease conflicts between parents and children.”
Hilarie mentioned that she has heard perimenopause and menopause described as a “second adolescence,” which she finds to be accurate. She is now partnering with Olly to promote its Mellow Menopause supplements and share her own perimenopause experiences.
“Many people reacted by saying, ‘You’re too young, you’re too young,’” Hilarie recalled. “My role now is to speak out and say, ‘You’re not too young. If you’re experiencing symptoms, it is starting.’ Managing it sooner allows you to continue thriving without the burden of keeping it a secret. Many women feel the need to hide it, but it doesn’t have to be that way.”