Good Friends Make You Richer
Some people measure wealth in dollars. I measure mine in friends—especially old friends who go back decades. Last weekend, three of us had a 3-night pajama party in Seattle.
Read More »3 Steps to a Safer Summer of Swimming
Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children under the age of 5 in the U.S. Supervision is the No. 1 preventative measure when it comes to drowning.
Read More »My Mother and My Granddaughter Share a Love of Fashion
Is there a fashion gene? My mom has always been a creative woman who loves fashion. Recently, my 10-year old granddaughter, Juliet, has shown the same love of fashion.
Read More »Boomers, Find Your Inner Artist
If you’ve dreamed of playing an instrument or becoming a writer or artist, there’s a higher likelihood of it happening in your sixties than any other time in your life, according to Francine Toder.
Read More »Interview with Elaine Williams on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
I interviewed Elaine K. Williams about her book “The Sacred Work of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren” because of her insight, empathy, and understanding of this growing trend.
Read More »Growing Into My Grandmother Power
On a recent vacation to the Grand Canyon, I proudly wore my Grandmother Power t-shirt. But I didn’t always feel comfortable identifying myself as a grandma.
Read More »Dealing with the Disappointment of Canceled Plans
How do you deal with the disappointment of canceled plans when your grandchild gets sick? Here are four steps for dealing with disappointment. The hardest part is getting past the initial disappointment and angst of indecision to a place of accepting that your plans must be canceled and reaching a place of calm.
Read More »Ask Amy Is Too Soft on Toxic Grandma
Ask Amy offers advice to a young mom on how to handle her mother who is fat-phobic and may be passing on her eating disorder to her 14-month old granddaughter.
Read More »The Power of Praise
Today’s parents are warned that excessive praise will make children praise dependent. But it’s important for grandparents to compliment our adult children on their parenting.
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