Parents and Grandparents Need Each Other
Parents and grandparents need each other. We need each other because we can give the parents a break and they can give us what we want most — time alone with our grandchildren.
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How Do We Forgive Our Fathers?
Father’s Day can bring up a mixture of emotions. For those who didn’t get the fathers they wished for, it may be a day of forgiving their fathers for not living up to their expectations.
Read More »Becoming a Grandma Was the Best Thing that Ever Happened to Me
Becoming a grandma was the best thing that happened to me. It’s a huge part of my identity. When I’m not spending time with my granddaughters, I love being with other grandmas.
Read More »Is Technology Robbing Our Grandchildren of People Skills?
Technology is robbing our grandchildren of the chance to interact face-to-face with others and depriving them of the opportunity to develop important people skills.
Read More »Grandfather of 3 Girls Has Grandson Envy
My two children have blessed me with three loving, lovely, and talented granddaughters. But, I must confess, sometimes I’m envious of my wife and jealous of grandfathers with grandsons.
Read More »The Challenge of Enforcing Music Practice
I have a lot of admiration for mothers of musically talented children. It’s a challenge to enforce children to practice their instruments so they’ll be motivated to continue learning.
Read More »Facebook Group Connects Surrogate Grandparents and Grandchildren
Many families seek surrogate grandparents for their children and many adults seek surrogate grandchildren. A new closed group Facebook page helps these families find each other.
Read More »World’s Best Grandparent Contest
Walt Disney World is sponsoring a “World’s Best Grandparent” contest and one lucky grandparent will win a 7-night vacation package for 6 people to the Walt Disney World Resort.
Read More »Teasing Is Disguised Bullying
Help your child deal with teasing. The payoffs are significant: safety, self-confidence, resiliency, and the ability to handle difficult or frightening situations
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