The Power of Friendship As We Age
According to research, if you have at least one person who understands you — a friend you feel you can tell anything — that’s enough to contribute to your feelings of well-being.
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Do You Need Some Grandma Love?
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 »Grandmas Connect on Zoom
Because of the new requirements to stay home, I decided to host a GaGa Sisterhood meeting on Zoom so we could “get together” and just talk about how this new reality is affecting us.
Read More »Tips for Making Friends as You Age
Friendship and community are important for our health and happiness. As adults, we require connection with other humans to release certain hormones like oxytocin.
Read More »When Grandmas Gather Magic Happens
Many of us are starved for meaningful connection. We want more than small talk. Women are grateful to share sacred space. Sharing deep feelings is a powerful experience.
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 »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 »What it Means to be a Modern Grandma
When I go through a new stage in life, I find comfort and support talking to other people who are going through the same thing. The idea for the GaGa Sisterhood came from becoming a new grandma.
Read More »Celebrating the Life of a GaGa Sister
My devoted GaGa Sister, Janada Clark, passed away on April 26, 2017, at the age of 68 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Janada was a parent educator, author, and beloved grandma.
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