At our May 15 Zoom meeting, Paola Gianturco will share stories from “COOL: Women Leaders Reversing Global Warming” and suggest ways we and our grandchildren can create a Family Climate Action Plan. All grandmas are welcome to attend our Zoom meeting from 2 – 4 pm PDT.
Read More »On Mother’s Day, acknowledge your daughter or daughter-in-law for all the time and energy she’s put into nurturing your grandkids.
Read More »Tell your loved ones what they mean to you in a letter. You can never underestimate the power your affirming words can make. It’s a simple act with a powerful impact.
Read More »The more children know about their family’s history, the stronger their sense of control over their lives, the higher their self-esteem, and the more successfully they believe their families function.
Read More »Grandparenting classes are crucial for new grandparents because standards of baby care have changed since we raised children. They also help us learn how to navigate the relationship with the new parents.
Read More »As new grandmas, we think our role is all about our new grandchild. We may not realize our children need our love, attention, and appreciation just as much as our grandchild. does
Read More »When you express interest in understanding your children’s parenting style, you’ll demonstrate that you trust and respect them. By building mutual trust and respect you are strenghtening the connection between the generations.
Read More »The #1 rule for grandmas is don’t give unsolicited advice. We can quickly get into trouble once we cross into that place of “just wanting to help.” Our adult children don’t appreciate our advice and often feel defensive when they hear it.
Read More »Author Karen Rancourt, Ph.D. suggests how grandparents can have a presence in the lives of their away-at-college grandchildren without being intrusive or overbearing.
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