Conversations with adult children about their children can be so charged at the moment. That’s why I say asking while they are still pregnant before the first grandchild is even born, is the best time to have these conversations.
Read More »Grandparents are discovering that vacations with grandchildren create lasting bonds and wonderful memories. This summer, two grandmas went on very different vacations with their grandchildren.
Read More »Although saying “no” is not in our nature as grandparents, saying “no” can be an expression of true love and consideration that’s beneficial for kids and parents alike.
Read More »Just like moms need to get together and talk, grandmas also need to talk to each other about the joys and challenges we face in our multi-generation relationships. Join the GaGa Sisterhood.
Read More »We’ve all heard the grandparent warning: keep your mouth shut and your wallet open as a prescription for preventing inter-generational conflicts. But Jerry Witkovsky, author of The Grandest Love: Inspiring the Grandparent-Grandchild Connection, strongly believes that we’re headed in the wrong direction, as families and as a society, if we embrace the notion that grandparents
Read More »With today’s longer life expectancy, we have more time to engage with our grandchildren and create memories that will last a lifetime. The following experiences will help you generate those memories.
Read More »It isn’t easy to know the right thing to say when talking to a grieving friend. Sometimes the less said the better because the person just wants to know you are there for her.
Read More »Here are just a few reasons why grandmas make wonderful friends: they give the best advice; they give you a shoulder to cry on; they have a lifetime of knowledge and experience to help you.
Read More »Since women entered the workforce in legion numbers bringing income into their families, many of their men have taken on some of the responsibilities they were no longer able to carry.
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