Create Family New Year’s Resolutions
Make New Year’s resolutions for your family by reflecting on the past year and thinking about the year to come. This conscious effort communicates a special kind of love to your family members.
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Have Your Holiday Traditions Changed?
Many of us feel pressure to maintain family holiday traditions because holidays are infused with expectations. A wise grandma told me we need to get over yearning for the holiday traditions of the past and just accept what is.
Read More »Explore the World Mindfully
Dr. Francine Toder, author of “Inward Traveler,” believes that by being mindful in our travel adventures, we can sense the world more deeply and fully enjoy our travels.
Read More »Is Your Grandchild Eligible for Social Security Under Your Account?
If you’re currently caring for your grandchildren, your grandkids may be eligible for additional Social Security benefits under your account.
Read More »Rekindling Friendships After Loss
As we age, making time for friends can get interrupted by other more pressing priorities — aging parents, young grandchildren, and ill spouses. But friends are essential for our health and well-being.
Read More »Helping Your Grandchild with the Loss of a Grandparent
Helping your grandchild cope with the loss of a grandparent and the ensuing grief is unique to every family. There’s no one way to grieve, no right or wrong response.
Read More »Grandmother and Granddaughter Showcase Wonder Girls
Photojournalist Paola Gianturco and her 11-year old granddaughter, Alex Sangster co-authored “Wonder Girls: Changing Our World” to showcase activist girls, age 10 to 18, who are improving their communities.
Read More »Screen Time Advice from Experts
Parents and grandparents should help kids balance screen time and also play a role in sharing the joy of screens with our kids. Model the use of technology for creation, discovery, and connection.
Read More »Difficult Daughters Can Also Wreak Havoc
A difficult daughter-in-law can create tension and dissension throughout the extended family and so can a difficult daughter. One grandma felt hurt because her daughter asked her to wash her hands.
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