Grandmas Who Juggle Multiple Sets of Grandchildren
How do grandmothers divide themselves among multiple sets of grandchildren? Last week, while my two granddaughters were staying with us, my third granddaughter was born.
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American Grandma Pays for Wounded Afghan Boy’s Education
Grandma Cindy Barrett saw an NBC Nightly News story featuring 12-year old Obaid, an Afghan boy who lost his two sisters and his two legs in a bombing. She sprang into action to help him.
Read More »Grandma Showers: A New Rite of Passage
There’s growing attention on a new grandma rite of passage: grandma showers! And there’s lots of disagreement between the generations on whether it’s a good idea.
Read More »Do You Know How to Be a Good Listener?
People think that when we hear, we listen. But listening is really hard work, and takes a lot of concentration. Here are 3 ways to become a better listener.
Read More »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.
Read More »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 »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 »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.
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