Gratitude Is a Gift to Yourself
When you express gratitude, you’re literally changing the molecular structure of your brain. And when you do, you become more peaceful, less reactive and genuinely happier.
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Give Grandchildren the Gift of Reading
Encourage the love of reading with your grandchildren by reading out loud to them and you’ll foster a love of literacy as early as infancy.
Read More »Alienated Grandparent? I thought I was the only one.
Pat Hanson, author of “Invisible Grandparenting,” interviewed the founder of Alienated Grandparents Anonymous about her new book — “I Thought I Was the Only One: Grandparent Alienation … A Global Epidemic.”
Read More »Confessions of a Selfish Grandma
When this grandma turned 60, she asked herself: what’s in my control, and forthcoming in my life to make me fuller, complete, happy and satisfied? To answer the question, she had to dig deep and look inside herself.
Read More »7 Insights on Downsizing Through Generations
Helping aging parents downsize is an often-fraught exercise in decluttering that can trigger lots of emotions. This article has some helpful insights on how to do it properly.
Read More »What Will My Grandchild Remember?
When we think about what we leave behind as grandparents, we hope we will have transmitted lessons about kindness, justice, strength and confidence, the boundless nature of love.
Read More »Louise Aronson Is Reprogramming Our Biases Against Old Age
Studies have shown that as we get older, we have greater life satisfaction, less anxiety and more happiness. Yet, we don’t tell that story or use that power to counteract negative stereotypes.
Read More »Wicked Uncle Delivers Brilliant Children’s Presents
If you’re looking for a unique gift to send to your grandchild, try Wicked Uncle. This website has a really useful selection of fun, unusual and different presents for children.
Read More »Help Your Grandkids Improve Their Reading Skills
When you’re spending time with your grandkids, be sure to carve out some time for reading. Bring a few books with you every time you visit and invite them to do some reading with you.
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