Sometimes Grandparents Are Justified in Setting Ground Rules
Some times grandparents are justified in setting the ground rules they expect their grandchildren to follow, even when they have not been invited to do so.
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A Tribute to My Mother on Mother’s Day
My birthday falls the day before Mother’s Day which I’ll celebrate with my 91-year old mom who continues to inspire me with each new stage of her life.
Read More »Mike Robbins Nails It with Nothing Changes Until You Do
Mike Robbins’ new book, Nothing Changes Until You Do offers lessons and insights on how we can have more compassion, acceptance, and love for ourselves, others, and life itself.
Read More »The Night Before My Birthday Book
Joni Rubinstein started a birthday eve tradition of reading a poem to her children when they were just one year old. The poem eventually became her book.
Read More »Why Are Women So Obsessed With Their Bellies?
Women of all ages are obsessed with their bellies. We are way too harsh on ourselves. We need to break the cycle of self-criticism before it reaches the next generation.
Read More »Girlfriends Are Important for Women
One of the best things a man can do for his health is to be married to a woman; one of the best things a woman can do is to nurture her relationships with her girlfriends.
Read More »8 Tips for Enjoying Multigenerational Vacations
Each year more than 5 million families vacation with 3 generations. Here are 8 tips for taking a vacation where everyone from toddlers to grandparents can have a good time.
Read More »Remembering Marilyn on Her Birthday
After my best friend died, I invited ten of her closest friends and her three daughters to a “Remembering Marilyn on Her Birthday” gathering. What better day to gather than on her birthday.
Read More »Ask Dr. Gramma Karen Offers Advice for Moms and Grandmas
In her new book, Ask Dr. Gramma Karen, advice columnist Karen Rancourt offers help for dealing with the thorny issues that come up between young parents and grandparents.
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