Rekindling Friendships After Loss
As we age, making time for friends can get interrupted by other more pressing priorities — aging parents, young grandchildren, and ill spouses. But friends are essential for our health and well-being.
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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.
Read More »Embracing Our Vulnerability
As we age, we may feel reluctant to show our vulnerability which feeds into the stereotypes of ageism. Sharing our vulnerability is not weakness; it’s allowing people to see who we are.
Read More »Helping Your Grandchild Understand Alzheimer’s
Having a loved one with Alzheimer’s affects everyone in the family. The disease can be confusing and scary for children. Reassurance and clear explanations are key to helping children adjust.
Read More »Are Grandparents Spending Too Much Time with Their Grandchildren?
A woman brought her 2-year old daughter to her mother’s every weekend so she and her husband could have some time alone. The story caused a backlash on social media.
Read More »Grandma Worried Grandson Is Undernourished
A grandma is worried that her 4-year old grandson’s mom is negligent and not feeding him enough. Since he’s a picky eater, I’ve offered some tips for handling picky eaters.
Read More »Estrangement from Grandchildren Is a Growing Problem
Grandparents denied access to their grandchildren feel too ashamed to talk about it and believe they’re the only ones with the problem. Yet estrangement from grandchildren is a growing problem.
Read More »Helping Kids Cope with the Barrage of Scary News
Helping children understand complicated situations is no easy task. Check in often with them but from a place of assurance, not anxiety.
Read More »Do You Lose Sleep Worrying About Your Grown Children?
According to a recent study, many older adults with grown children still feel the same stress now as they did when their children were young and it’s normal to feel that way.
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