Rethinking Stranger Danger
Here’s a guest post by Lenore Skenazy, host of Discovery/TLC International’s “World’s Worst Mom,” who claims that “stranger danger” is a harmful concept to preach.
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Celebrate Auntie’s Day with Your Favorite Aunt
Auntie’s Day is the brainchild of Melanie Notkin. Leave it to a savvy lifestyle expert to come up with a celebration for women who are not moms but do a lot for the children in their lives.
Read More »Celebrating a Friend’s Passing with a Garden of Flowers
My friend asked friends and relatives to celebrate the passing of her partner by bringing flowers. The room glowed with hydrangeas, sunflowers, roses, star gazers, and lilies.
Read More »Making Toast Shows How to Live with Loss
If one of your grandchild’s parents died, would you be able to step in and fill their role? Roger and Ginny Rosenblatt did exactly that when their 38-year old daughter died.
Read More »Grandparent Alienation Affects Many Families
Are you afraid of being cut off from your grandchildren? If so, you’re not alone. Grandparent alienation is a problem affecting families across the country.
Read More »The Incredible Lightness of Decluttering
I’m an organized person but the paper piles on my desk and around the house were out of control. It was time to consult a professional organizer to help me declutter.
Read More »Give a Personal Hug to a Loved One with Hug-E-Gram
Seven years ago Peri-Sue Zausner was diagnosed with breast cancer. During her recovery, she knew that hugs and laughter made her feel better. So she created the Hug-E-Gram.
Read More »Parenthood Can Be a Mixed Bag
Parenting can be a mixed bag filled with incredible highs and devastating lows. And parenting adult children who are now parents themselves can be just as tricky.
Read More »Grandma’s Favorite Apps for Kids
The promise of playing with apps has given me some leverage with my granddaughters. I just have to say, “when you finish your chores, we can try out a new app!”
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