6 Ways to Help Your Kids Pursue their Dreams
As moms and grandmas, we have such an opportunity–in our words, our tone, our actions–to help our kids’ dreams grow from tiny sparks into flames.
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Enjoy Every Sandwich Teaches Gratitude for Life
When Dr. Lee Lipsenthal was diagnosed with esophageal cancer, he wrote his thoughts about healing the fear of death. In this book, Lipsenthal shared his journey of transcending his fear.
Read More »Grandma Garbas Didn’t Fit the Mold
When I hear the word grandma, I don’t picture a rosy-cheeked, sweet, little, white-haired lady. My mind conjures a devilish grin and hands wrapped around a glass of rye.
Read More »Caroling on Christmas Day Spreads Joy
On Christmas morning, I sang Christmas carols to hospitalized veterans at a Veterans Administration Hospital. The experience was incredibly uplifting and exhilarating.
Read More »Learning to Live in the Moment: Why Not Do It Now?
Karl Pillemer interviewed older adults for the Legacy Project. The elders said to learn how to live in the moment rather than focusing only on our plans and ambitions.
Read More »The Parents Guide to Raising CEO Kids
How do you raise a young entrepreneur? The same way you’d raise any child—by helping her develop the skills to become a happy, successful, and well-adjusted adult.
Read More »Capturing Memories Without a Camera
We are always equipped to capture precious “Kodak moments” with our cameras, cell phones, and camcorders. But some moments are best captured with our eyes and hearts.
Read More »Dinner Ritual Born of 9/11
On the day after 9/11, my husband and I started a ritual we’ve continued to this day. When we sit down to dinner, we light a candle and say something we’re grateful for that day.
Read More »Birthday Surprise for a 99-Year Old Grandma
My sister-in-law’s nephew asked his family and friends to send his grandmother birthday cards for her 99th birthday. His goal: for her to receive 99 birthday cards.
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