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.
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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 »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.
Read More »Holiday Gifts That Won’t Add Clutter
Tara Keppler and Nina Coslov’s, authors of the award winning book, “food for thoughtful parenting,” offer gift ideas that won’t add to clutter or landfill
Read More »Family Passes Down Antique Dollhouse for 138 Years
Martha Cullimore has continued her family’s tradition of passing down an antique dollhouse to the first-born daughter on her fifth birthday, a tradition preserved for 138 years.
Read More »Talk to Your Children About Homelessness
On a recent visit my granddaughters noticed a homeless man lying in the doorway of a shop. Our encounter gave us an opportunity to talk about people less fortunate than us.
Read More »Communication Tips for Couples
My husband and I have come up with some communication do’s and don’ts. We’ve put them into practice and have happily discovered that they really do make a difference in our relationship.
Read More »How to Use a Family Meeting as a Discipline Tool
Many of the skills children need to regulate their behavior and navigate the challenges they face every day are taught and practiced in the family meeting.
Read More »Getting Along with Your Grandchild’s Parents
The biggest challenge for grandparents is getting along with their grandchild’s parents. Strong personalities can create conflicts between grandparents and their adult children.
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