We haven’t officially celebrated our anniversary yet. But we did give each other a precious gift — the knowledge that our love for each other is strong enough to withstand disappointment and adversity.
Read More »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 »I was packed and ready to fly to Portland, Oregon for my cousin’s wedding. On the morning of my departure, I awoke with a fever of 104°. I was overcome with disappointment.
Read More »An estimated 20-25 percent of children are chronic nail-biters. My granddaughter was one of them but two months ago she broke her habit.
Read More »Grandparents and their grown up grandchildren play important roles in each other’s health. Those who feel emotionally close to the other generation have fewer symptoms of depression.
Read More »In 2013, Lisa Abramson experienced severe postpartum depression after giving birth to her daughter. In this guest post, she shares what grandmas need to know about postpartum depression.
Read More »My husband and I have 5 grandchildren under 5 years old. I couldn’t help but notice some habits they have that I should cultivate for myself—and perhaps you should too!
Read More »People who acknowledge the goodness in their lives are generally healthier, happier, have stronger immune systems, and enjoy higher levels of the happy hormone dopamine.
Read More »There’s a fundamental trade-off between size and speed. The more we know — the more data we collect in our minds — the more likely we are to have a brain fart.
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