When a new grandma has unrealistic expectations and overly emotional responses when she is disappointed, she is not being respectful of her grandchild’s parents. Advice columnist Amy Dickinson warns her that she could end up creating a highly charged and toxic dynamic that will damage her relationships.
Read More »We all hunger for appreciation and we have the ability to give our grandchild’s mother this gift on a regular basis and in a genuine way — especially this Mother’s Day.
Read More »A new grandma asked me for some suggestions to alleviate her overwhelming emotions for her new grandchild. She feels embarrassed to tell her friends that she cries whenever she thinks of her new grandchild.
Read More »With the right attitudes and a bit of practice, we can learn to harness the power of patience in our lives. It’s a combination of motivation (wanting to,) awareness (paying attention to our inner landscape,) and cultivation (practicing.) Patience is a human quality that can be strengthened. We already have it but we’re just not always aware of what helps us be patient, what triggers our impatience, or what to do when our patience wears thin.
Read More »Children’s author Mark Karlins explains how grandparents can be the first role models for their grandchildren by teaching them skills from cooking to writing poetry. These initial tools can not only teach them to be creative in their lives but also will be remembered into their adulthood.
Read More »When a brand new grandma “prefers to do things her way,” she is breaking the most important grandma commandment: Respect the parents’ rules. Advice columnist Amy Dickinson offers some advice for the new parents who are trying to set some boundaries.
Read More »Family history is an important part of a person’s identity and we are a link to that history. We can help our grandchildren understand more about themselves by sharing our lineage and life stories.
Read More »You can play an important role in helping your grandchild develop speech and language by reading, singing, cooking, and simply playing together.
Read More »Kerry Byrne offers three “connection resolutions” to remember all year long. They’re easy to achieve and will help you strengthen the bonds with your grandchildren especially if you’re a long-distance grandma.
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