Grandparenting on Purpose
Winn Egan, grandfather of 22 grandchildren and co-author of “Grandparenting on Purpose” believes that we can each create our own unique grandparenting style by deeply knowing ourselves and our grandchildren.
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Meet the Grandmother Behind Amanda Gorman
Knowing what an influence we grandmothers can have on our grandchildren’s lives, I invited Amanda Gorman’s grandmother to speak to our GaGa Sisterhood. Bertha Gaffney Gorman shared her family history, values, and influences and explained how they shaped her life as well as the lives of her children and grandchildren.
Read More »Be a Storyteller for Your Grandchild
When we share our stories, we pass on our values, morals, family history, and places we’ve lived. Stories also help our grandchildren define their identity and give them a strong sense of who they are.
Read More »Life “Beyond Sixty” Is Fabulous
At age 65, Melissa Davey quit the job she’d been doing for 20 years and became a documentary filmmaker. She directed and produced “Beyond Sixty,” a 75-minute documentary about nine multi-talented women over the age of 60.
Read More »Why Do We Love Quotes?
Reading inspirational quotes can encourage, empower and comfort us. Reading a great quote is almost like having a conversation with friends who validate what you’re saying.
Read More »My Mom Is My Role Model
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 »Joy-Full Inspiration Cards Bring Smiles
We all need something to lift our spirits these days. Artist Joanne Nardone has created a collection of whimsical characters called Joyblz (sounds like foibles) to make you smile when you’re feeling anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed. Her mission is to spread more joy into the world with her Joyblz cards.
Read More »Grandparents Have a Sacred Role During COVID-19
Grandparents have a sacred role to help foster empathy, self-understanding, kindness, and acceptance in our grandchildren simply by our ordinary attention — now more than ever before.
Read More »1918 Pandemic Impacted San Francisco Business Women
Guest author Diane Levinson shares her perspective of the Spanish Flu pandemic that affected her grandmother’s life in 1918. They recognized the importance of wearing masks even when they were dressed “to the nines.”
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