Embracing Our Vulnerability
As we age, we may feel reluctant to show our vulnerability which feeds into the stereotypes of ageism. Sharing our vulnerability is not weakness; it’s allowing people to see who we are.
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.
Read More »When Grandparent Estrangement May Be Justified
Usually, I feel tremendous empathy for grandmas who are alienated from their grandchildren. But in this case, the parents are justified in removing their daughters from these insensitive grandparents.
Read More »Grandma’s Heart Opens Up When Grandson Arrives
When a grandchild arrives, the heart opens up in ways you can’t imagine as author Susan Byrum Rountree discovered during her first week with her new grandson.
Read More »Difficult Daughter-in-Law: What’s Her Problem?
The roots of the difficult daughter-in-law’s behavior may go back to her family of birth. She might have seen her mother be disrespectful or unloving toward her mother-in-law.
Read More »Helping Your Grandchild Understand Alzheimer’s
Having a loved one with Alzheimer’s affects everyone in the family. The disease can be confusing and scary for children. Reassurance and clear explanations are key to helping children adjust.
Read More »A Grandma’s Story of Her Life in Foster Care
In 2013, after a 35-year career in real estate, Dante Drummond decided to share the story of her life growing up in foster care. Her resilience helped her overcome a tumultuous and scary childhood.
Read More »The Impact of Mental Illness on Grandparent Estrangement
Grandparents with mentally ill adult children often face the pain of grandparent estrangement. This poignant letter from a heartbroken grandma describes those ups and downs.
Read More »Do You Protect Your Privacy on Social Media?
As we utilize the Internet and social media, it’s important to keep your personal information safe with these ten tips for protecting your privacy on social networking sites.
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