I wanted to make my mom’s 98th birthday a little special this year since I wouldn’t be able to celebrate with her in person. So I wrote to all my cousins and friends who know my mom and asked them to help me surprise her by sending her a card.
Read More »Join our 100th meeting on Sunday, January 10, 2021, from 2 – 4 pm PST. Our speaker will be Emily Morgan, grandmother of 9, and host of the podcast “Grand Life.” Emily will talk about navigating the obstacles and embracing the abundance of multiple grandchildren.
Read More »This year the holidays are tricky due to travel restrictions from COVID. Writer Chloe Anello found some gifts that are particularly great for those who aren’t able to see their grandmothers this season.
Read More »I’ve created a Sisterhood of dynamic, engaged grandmas who love meeting other grandmas. We share our wisdom and inspire each other to keep growing so we can be our best grandma selves for our children and grandchildren. And we’ve been doing this for 17 years!
Read More »Holidays are so often filled with traditions and memories. This is an exceptional year. It’s also an opportunity to create new memories that will be handed down through the next generation. It’s an opportunity to remind your grandchildren that you are a resilient family. Keep it simple, fill it with joy and gratitude.
Read More »It’s hard to teach young children about feelings because they’re so abstract. But children who understand their emotions and can express them are less likely to have temper tantrums or show aggression. A child who can say “That hurts my feelings” or I’m mad at you,” will be better equipped to resolve conflict peacefully instead of hitting or whining.
Read More »During the pandemic, many of us grandmas have had to sacrifice our in-person visits with our grandchildren for the sake of our health. Here are six fun activities you can enjoy in a virtual visit with your young grandchildren.
Read More »Being present is the greatest gift we can give our grandchildren, our family, and our friends. It’s also a huge boon to our own sense of peace and well being. By being fully present, we can increase our ability to regulate our emotions.
Read More »How can we do our own grandparent thing to help our entitled grandkids learn about the importance and satisfaction of things like work, saving, delayed gratification, and self-reliance? This article by Richard and Linda Eyre explains four ways to teach our grandchildren to earn and do for themselves.
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