Does Being Busy Make You Happy?
Busy has become synonymous with motherhood. But does being busy make you happy? One significant cause of increased unhappiness among mothers is that they are too busy.
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Parentless Parents Book Discusses Raising Children Without Grandparents
Author Allison Gilbert explains how the absence of grandparents impacts everyday parenting decisions and the relationships they have with their spouses and in-laws.
Read More »Simple Science Experiment For Children
Experience the thrill of discovery with your grandchildren. Using simple household items, you can explore science and share your excitement with your grandchildren.
Read More »La Petite Baleen Teaches Children Swimming and Life Lessons
Irene Madrid, co-founder of La Petite Baleen Swim Schools, believes that the pool is not only a place to learn to swim, it’s a classroom for learning life skills.
Read More »Start an Organizing Project With Your Grandchild
An organizing project can be a fun way to teach grandchildren valuable skills, including sorting, keeping like-with-like and one-in/one-out. Here are some suggestions.
Read More »The Power of Patience Leads to a Satisfying Life
M.J. Ryan’s book The Power of Patience is so readable and so quotable. Her key premise is that patience is a crucial factor in whether we have a satisfying life.
Read More »Creative Ways to Skype With Grandchildren
Connecting with grandchildren is a challenge for long-distance grandmothers. Combining old traditions and new technology helps bridge the miles.
Read More »Grandmas Are Busy, But Moms Are Busier
Grandmas and moms are both busy, but moms have more pressures than grandmas had when they were raising them. Grandmas, unlike most moms, still have time for themselves.
Read More »For the Love of Aimee
For the Love of Aimee is the story of a grandma who not only made a difference in her granddaughter’s life but made a difference in the lives of all children with special needs.
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