How to Calm Conflict Over Grandchildren
If you have a challenging relationship with your daughter-in-law, here are a few tips from Honey Good on how to improve your relationship.
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What Moms Want from Grandparents
I surveyed over 50 moms and asked them what they want from the grandparents. Most of their poignant responses fell into two categories: they want respect and empathy.
Read More »Taming Temper Tantrums in Teens and 2-Year-Olds
Temper tantrums are new to me as a grandma. But suddenly, I’m witnessing them with my two of my granddaughters: my 13-year old and her two-year-old cousin.
Read More »Connecting with a Long-Distance Infant
As a soon-to-be grandma, I’ve read many suggestions for connecting with older long-distance grandchildren, but how does one do connect with an infant?
Read More »5 Must-See Learning Destinations for Solo Travelers
Though solo travelers choose to set out on independent adventures, they rarely end up going it alone. Check out Road Scholar’s top five destinations for solo travelers.
Read More »Questions to Ask Your Adult Child Before Your Grandchild Is Born
Conversations with adult children about their children can be so charged at the moment. That’s why I say asking while they are still pregnant before the first grandchild is even born, is the best time to have these conversations.
Read More »5 Tips for Saying “No” to Your Child or Grandchild
Although saying “no” is not in our nature as grandparents, saying “no” can be an expression of true love and consideration that’s beneficial for kids and parents alike.
Read More »When to Speak Up and When to Bite Your Tongue
We’ve all heard the grandparent warning: keep your mouth shut and your wallet open as a prescription for preventing inter-generational conflicts. But Jerry Witkovsky, author of The Grandest Love: Inspiring the Grandparent-Grandchild Connection, strongly believes that we’re headed in the wrong direction, as families and as a society, if we embrace the notion that grandparents
Read More »12 Ideas for Creating Memories for Your Grandchildren
With today’s longer life expectancy, we have more time to engage with our grandchildren and create memories that will last a lifetime. The following experiences will help you generate those memories.
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