5 Secrets for a Long Lasting Marriage
Last week my husband and I celebrated our 49th wedding anniversary. We sat down and wrote out 5 secrets for a long-lasting marriage from an old married couple.
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Are You an Estranged Grandparent?
A tragically large number of grandparents are prohibited from spending time with their grandchildren. Not infrequently, a daughter-in-law or son-in-law is the cause.
Read More »Grandparents and Grandchildren Play Important Roles in Each Other’s Mental Health
Grandparents and their grown up grandchildren play important roles in each other’s health. Those who feel emotionally close to the other generation have fewer symptoms of depression.
Read More »Advice for Conflicts Between Parents and Grandparents
Differences of opinion on parenting methods can lead to conflict between the generations and need to be addressed with sensitivity and diplomacy.
Read More »What Daughters-in-law Wish They Could Tell Their Mothers-in-law
Many women describe their in-law relationship as fragile, tense, and competitive. Here’s what daughters-in-law wish they could tell their mothers-in-law to improve the relationship.
Read More »The Most Important Thing We Can Do for Our Grandchildren
The most important thing we can do for our grandchildren is to surround them with the best books for their age, read to them every chance you get, and nurture their natural curiosity.
Read More »What Mothers-in-law Wish They Could Tell Their Daughters-in-law
The mother- and daughter-in-law relationship can be fragile when the grown man in the middle shows his loyalty to his wife and puts his mother second. Finding common ground can help them connect.
Read More »Who Benefits From the Grandparent Relationship?
Parents and grandparents can’t take relationships across generations for granted. You have to believe these relationships are important so they become a priority in your family.
Read More »Parents and Grandparents Need to be Allies, Not Enemies
When grandparents call parents the “enemy,” even in jest, it discourages team building and mutual respect, which is crucial to establishing a solid relationship with your grandchild’s parents.
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