What I Wish for Grandmas
If you’ve lived long enough to become a grandma, odds are you’ve experienced suffering. Being part of a close group of women who empathize when you share your pain is a gift I wish for all grandmas.
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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.
Read More »How a Difficult Daughter-in-law Wreaks Havoc
Barbara Greenleaf explains some specific ways the difficult daughter-in-law creates tension and dissension throughout the extended family.
Read More »Mother’s Day Dilemma Resolved
Thanks for helping me resolve my Mother’s Day dilemma. Not only did I get to be celebrated this Mother’s Day but I also got to honor my mother and daughter who are both wonderful mothers.
Read More »Mother’s Day Dilemma
Mother’s Day used to be a special day when we show appreciation for our mothers and all they’ve done for their children all year long. How do you celebrate with every mother in your life and still have a special day yourself?
Read More »How to Connect with Your Teenage Grandchild
If you’ve built a strong bond with your grandchild over the years, it can be tested during the pre-teen and teenage years. Now is when your patience, love and creativity may be needed more than ever before.
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