How Not to Sweat the Small Stuff with Your DIL
If you face an unpleasant situation with your daughter-in-law, don’t stew about it. Try moving beyond your feelings, and use these four tips to stop sweating the small stuff!
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What I Wish for Grandmas
If you’ve lived long enough to become a grandma, odds are you’ve experienced suffering. Being part of a close group of women who empathize when you share your pain is a gift I wish for all grandmas.
Read More »Family Estrangement — The Silent Epidemic
Parents who lose contact with adult children suffer. But when their children have children, they also lose contact with grandchildren, and that means a double heartbreak.
Read More »Our 50th Anniversary Celebration — in the ER
We haven’t officially celebrated our anniversary yet. But we did give each other a precious gift — the knowledge that our love for each other is strong enough to withstand disappointment and adversity.
Read More »Don’t Play Favorites With Your Grandchildren
As grandparents, we must strive to provide appropriate love and support for all our grandchildren, regardless of the level of affection we feel for them. Even if we have favorites, it’s not okay to play favorites.
Read More »Dear Future Grandchild, We Can’t Wait for You to Arrive
As Susan Rountree eagerly awaited the birth of her first grandchild, she wrote this sweet letter to the baby introducing all the family members and the gifts they will bring.
Read More »My All-Time Favorite Grandparenting Book
Jane Isay’s book, “Unconditional Love: A Guide to Navigating the Joys and Challenges of Being a Grandparent Today” focuses on helping you and your adult children make the most of your relationship with a grandchild.
Read More »How a Difficult Daughter-in-law Wreaks Havoc
Barbara Greenleaf explains some specific ways the difficult daughter-in-law creates tension and dissension throughout the extended family.
Read More »Mother’s Day Dilemma Resolved
Thanks for helping me resolve my Mother’s Day dilemma. Not only did I get to be celebrated this Mother’s Day but I also got to honor my mother and daughter who are both wonderful mothers.
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