Sharing Grandchildren With the “Other” Grandparents
What kind of relationship do you have with the “other” grandparents? Is it a tug-of-war over the grandchildren or a unified team that appreciates each others’ strengths?
Read More »Breaking Free of Overparenting
Julie Lythcott-Haims noticed a startling rise in parental involvement in students’ lives. More parents were exerting control over students’ academic work, extracurricular activities, and career choices.
Read More »World’s Best Grandparent Contest
Walt Disney World is sponsoring a “World’s Best Grandparent” contest and one lucky grandparent will win a 7-night vacation package for 6 people to the Walt Disney World Resort.
Read More »How to Talk to Your Grandchild
We can teach our grandchildren how to be comfortable in conversation by modeling it for them. Ask open-ended questions to encourage language, creativity, and imagination.
Read More »Teasing Is Disguised Bullying
Help your child deal with teasing. The payoffs are significant: safety, self-confidence, resiliency, and the ability to handle difficult or frightening situations
Read More »Woman In Gold DVD Giveaway
In celebration of the Woman in Gold now being available on DVD, the GaGa Sisterhood is giving away a $25 Visa gift card and 3 DVDs: Woman in Gold, Big Eyes and the King’s Speech.
Read More »Casting Call for Grandma Thanksgiving Cook-off
Attention all grandmas who love to cook! A major cable network is on the hunt for a few grandmothers to battle it out in a fun, new Thanksgiving cooking contest.
Read More »Calculate Your Age in Grandma Years
How do you calculate your age in grandma years? I thought about the things that add and subtract years from a grandma’s real age and can make us feel older or younger.
Read More »Unsupervised Play for Kids Builds Independence
A growing number of parents around the country are advocating for free play as a way to build children’s self-confidence and independence.
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