Confessions of a Bossy Chef
My husband says he married me because of my assertiveness in the kitchen. Now he gets irritated when I take control in the kitchen…and he should. I’m bossy in my kitchen.
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Tips for Grandmas
Grandparents and Grandchildren Share a Common Ally
Your relationship with your grandchild is embedded in the relationship with your adult child and his spouse. They’re the gatekeepers to a successful relationship with your grandchildren.
Read More »Stop, Look, and Listen Helps Grandmas Practice Empathy
Remember when you were first learning to cross the street? Our moms told us to STOP, LOOK, and LISTEN. Those three words will also get us into the right mindset for showing empathy.
Read More »Are You Guilty of Gift Giving Competition?
Are you caught up in the gift giving frenzy this holiday season? Do you wonder whether the gifts you give your grandchildren will be as good as the “other” grandma’s?
Read More »Dr. Phil Offers Grandparents Advice for the Holidays
Now that Dr. Phil (aka Phil McGraw) is a grandpa, he has some advice for grandparents on how to have a more peaceful, loving and thankful holiday season.
Read More »Would You Let Your Baby Wear a Snarky T-shirt?
Snarky t-shirts have always been popular, but now they’re even putting them on baby clothes. One t-shirt reads “Does this diaper make me look fat?”
Read More »Grandparent Alienation Affects Many Families
Are you afraid of being cut off from your grandchildren? If so, you’re not alone. Grandparent alienation is a problem affecting families across the country.
Read More »What Are Your Gifts As a Grandma?
What “gifts” do you bring to your grandchildren? Notice how you spend your time with your grandchildren and you’ll discover talents you may have forgotten you had.
Read More »DIY Haircuts Are a Rite of Passage with Little Girls
DIY haircuts among four-year olds are a classic rite of passage. Fortunately, my nine-year old only whacked her American Girl Doll’s hair and not her younger sister’s.
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