The Double-Edged Nature of Being a Grandma
The “double-edged nature of being a grandma is when we are with our grandchildren and think of the future, we’re reminded of our own absence from that future.
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Create Family New Year’s Resolutions
Make New Year’s resolutions for your family by reflecting on the past year and thinking about the year to come. This conscious effort communicates a special kind of love to your family members.
Read More »Have Your Holiday Traditions Changed?
Many of us feel pressure to maintain family holiday traditions because holidays are infused with expectations. A wise grandma told me we need to get over yearning for the holiday traditions of the past and just accept what is.
Read More »Is Your Grandchild Eligible for Social Security Under Your Account?
If you’re currently caring for your grandchildren, your grandkids may be eligible for additional Social Security benefits under your account.
Read More »Helping Your Grandchild with the Loss of a Grandparent
Helping your grandchild cope with the loss of a grandparent and the ensuing grief is unique to every family. There’s no one way to grieve, no right or wrong response.
Read More »Screen Time Advice from Experts
Parents and grandparents should help kids balance screen time and also play a role in sharing the joy of screens with our kids. Model the use of technology for creation, discovery, and connection.
Read More »How Not to Sweat the Small Stuff with Your DIL
If you face an unpleasant situation with your daughter-in-law, don’t stew about it. Try moving beyond your feelings, and use these four tips to stop sweating the small stuff!
Read More »Family Estrangement — The Silent Epidemic
Parents who lose contact with adult children suffer. But when their children have children, they also lose contact with grandchildren, and that means a double heartbreak.
Read More »Our 50th Anniversary Celebration — in the ER
We haven’t officially celebrated our anniversary yet. But we did give each other a precious gift — the knowledge that our love for each other is strong enough to withstand disappointment and adversity.
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