Ask Dr. Gramma Karen Offers Advice for Moms and Grandmas
In her new book, Ask Dr. Gramma Karen, advice columnist Karen Rancourt offers help for dealing with the thorny issues that come up between young parents and grandparents.
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The Life Organizer Makes Room for Chaos and Interruption
The Life Organizer by Jennifer Louden is a feminine, heart-based approach to life planning that allows for chaos and interruption without needing to know the “big picture.”
Read More »Breaking Our Addiction to Speedy Lifestyles
Stephanie Brown has identified an addiction that has taken hold of our culture–the desire for “speed” as the path to happiness. She gives us guidelines for slowing down.
Read More »Hands Free Mama: Letting Go of Distractions and Perfection
Rachel Macy Stafford had a disease, which she diagnosed herself: The Disease of Distraction. In Hands Free Mama, she shares the cost of that distraction and how to cure it.
Read More »Blunders Board Game Makes Learning Manners Fun
Grandparents play an important role in teaching grandchildren social skills, according to a recent study. How do we teach etiquette in a way that’s fun but not preachy?
Read More »Learn to Forgive for Good
Dr. Fred Luskin’s very readable book will help you understand why we hold onto our grievance stories, why we blame others, and how we can learn to forgive for good.
Read More »Grace, Under Pressure Gives Voice to Autistic Daughter
Sophie Walker helped her daughter find self-esteem by embracing her autism and helped herself overcome depression by training to run a marathon.
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.
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