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Vote in the About.com Readers’ Choice competition for GaGa Sisterhood as Favorite Grandparenting Blog and Paola Gianturco’s book, Grandmother Power, as Favorite Book.
Read More »Why Do Grandmothers Exist?
I participated in a in a Huff Post Live panel with Judith Shulevitz to discuss her New Republic article: Why Do Grandmothers Exist? Solving an evolutionary mystery.
Read More »Confessions of a Bossy Chef
My husband says he married me because of my assertiveness in the kitchen. Now he gets irritated when I take control in the kitchen…and he should. I’m bossy in my kitchen.
Read More »Being Present with Grandkids vs. Entertaining Them
As grandparents, we often think we have to entertain our grandchildren when we’re together. But sometimes, just “going with the flow and no place to go” can be better.
Read More »Grandparents and Grandchildren Share a Common Ally
Your relationship with your grandchild is embedded in the relationship with your adult child and his spouse. They’re the gatekeepers to a successful relationship with your grandchildren.
Read More »The Real Fountain of Youth: Being a Grandparent
There is something thrilling about standing at opposite ends of a lifespan with your granddaughter: I, with so many years to reflect back on, and she, with her whole life ahead of her.
Read More »Parental Guidance Is Not Just for Grandparents
Billy Crystal’s Parental Guidance is a feel great movie that will have you laughing with familiarity and probably shedding a tear if you’re a softie like this grandma.
Read More »Stop, Look, and Listen Helps Grandmas Practice Empathy
Remember when you were first learning to cross the street? Our moms told us to STOP, LOOK, and LISTEN. Those three words will also get us into the right mindset for showing empathy.
Read More »8 Tips for Dealing with Difficult Relatives During the Holidays
Holidays can be tough. Some people love them; some people dread them. It seems that one of the biggest challenges of the holidays is dealing with difficult relatives.
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