Boost Your Self-Esteem – Tell Yourself You’re Awesome
Why are we so hard on ourselves instead of having high self-esteem like our young grandchildren? We need to realize that our Inner Critic is a Big Fat Liar.
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Good Friends Make You Richer
Some people measure wealth in dollars. I measure mine in friends—especially old friends who go back decades. Last weekend, three of us had a 3-night pajama party in Seattle.
Read More »Boomers, Find Your Inner Artist
If you’ve dreamed of playing an instrument or becoming a writer or artist, there’s a higher likelihood of it happening in your sixties than any other time in your life, according to Francine Toder.
Read More »Interview with Elaine Williams on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
I interviewed Elaine K. Williams about her book “The Sacred Work of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren” because of her insight, empathy, and understanding of this growing trend.
Read More »Growing Into My Grandmother Power
On a recent vacation to the Grand Canyon, I proudly wore my Grandmother Power t-shirt. But I didn’t always feel comfortable identifying myself as a grandma.
Read More »Grandmother Power is a Global Phenomenon
Today’s grandmas are making a difference all over the world. Grandmother Power by Paola Gianturco profiles activist grandmothers in 15 countries on 5 continents.
Read More »The Real Fountain of Youth: Being a Grandparent
There is something thrilling about standing at opposite ends of a lifespan with your granddaughter: I, with so many years to reflect back on, and she, with her whole life ahead of her.
Read More »White Elephant Exchange Livens Holiday Party
I attended a white elephant gift exchange holiday party. White elephant gifts are tacky and sometimes strange. The idea is to to rid yourself of a tacky gift and invariably gain a new one!
Read More »The Colorful Journey of Success
Clare Mullin, host of The Colorful Journey of Success, turned her disabilities into abilities by launching a new career as a motivational speaker, TV talk show host/producer, and media coach.
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