Whether you waited to have kids or struggled to conceive, you may find that you are older than most moms in your child's playgroup. While there are certainly some benefits to being a younger mom, there are also quite a few advantages that come with age. Here, 15 reasons why you should take pride in being an older mother. Source: Shutterstock
You've seen your mom friends test countless parenting styles and, as a result, have figured out the pros and cons of each one.
As women age, they have a harder time conceiving. Take some time to praise your body for doing what some would say is impossible.
Now that you no longer have a mortgage to pay off, you can start saving for your child's college tuition. You can also afford a babysitter for those much-needed date nights. Source: Flickr user amagill
Because you and your partner didn't rush from marriage to baby carriage, you had time to work out any potential problems that may arise when a child comes along.
Having climbed the corporate ladder, you can afford to go on maternity leave without worrying about the state of your job when you come back.
You may be surrounded by younger moms on the playground, but 11 percent of first-time mothers are 35 years old or older.
Although the singer was relatively young when she had her first child, she became pregnant with twins when she was 42 years old.
Not just from your children, but from the other adults in their life. Source: Flickr user Dane Khy
Since everything else in your life is settled — money, work, and relationships — you can put all your energy into being the world's best mom.
All those extra years without children gave you extra experiences — good and bad — to tell your tots about.
You're so drained from partying throughout your 20s that you don't mind staying in with the kids on a weekend.
Watching TV with your toddler or taking your tween to the mall keeps you up to date on all the latest trends.
By the time your little ones start their own family, you'll be able to retire and spend all your free time with the grandchildren.