The Incredible Lightness of Decluttering
I’m an organized person but the paper piles on my desk and around the house were out of control. It was time to consult a professional organizer to help me declutter.
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What Are Your Gifts As a Grandma?
What “gifts” do you bring to your grandchildren? Notice how you spend your time with your grandchildren and you’ll discover talents you may have forgotten you had.
Read More »DIY Haircuts Are a Rite of Passage with Little Girls
DIY haircuts among four-year olds are a classic rite of passage. Fortunately, my nine-year old only whacked her American Girl Doll’s hair and not her younger sister’s.
Read More »10 Reasons Grandparents Get Mad at Grandkids
Moms, aside from you, no one loves your kids more than their grandparents. They just can’t get enough of their little blessings – spoiling and doting on them incessantly, right?
Read More »When Being a Grandma Isn’t So Grand, Revisited
Grandmas face challenges in their relationships with their grandchildren’s parents. At our meeting, we discussed 3 challenges: difficult relationships, hurt feelings, and different parenting methods.
Read More »Grandmas Finally Get to Be the Funmeisters
Today’s moms have way more stress than we had when we were raising them. When grandmas complain their daughters don’t have enough fun, I say “cut ’em some slack.”
Read More »Tips for Getting Along With the Other Grandma
It’s normal to feel envious of the other grandma, but competing with her is a sign of insecurity. Remember grandchildren thrive when they have lots of grandparents who love them.
Read More »Questions to Get Your Kids Talking
What’s really going on when your kids are at school? When I ask my kids about how their day went, how do I get them to say more than “fine” or “good?”
Read More »How to Create Your Own Top Ten Toy List
Everyone has seen those lists of Ten Hot Toys that run this time of year. My recommendation–ignore them! These qualities of a good toy will help you create your own list.
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