If you want to be a welcomed and successful grandparent, practice zipping it. Yes, granted, you have lots of experience, and yes, you have what many would consider wisdom, but until such time as you are invited to share your experience and wisdom, Zip it.
Read More »Being able to carry on a conversation is an important life skill for our grandchildren to master in their relationships and careers. We can give them opportunities to practice good communication as well as be their role models.
Read More »There is a wealth of creativity in every one of us grandmas just waiting to be revealed by our grandchild. That’s what grandchildren do – they inspire us to create something special just for them.
Read More »As we begin 2021, my wish for you is a healthy and hopeful new year. But before we move forward, I’m taking a look backward to share the most popular posts in 2020.
Read More »When we’re conscious of our thoughts and actions, we’re able to make sounder decisions, build stronger relationships, and communicate more effectively. These six skills will help us to be our best grandma selves as we face new challenges.
Read More »I’ve created a Sisterhood of dynamic, engaged grandmas who love meeting other grandmas. We share our wisdom and inspire each other to keep growing so we can be our best grandma selves for our children and grandchildren. And we’ve been doing this for 17 years!
Read More »Holidays are so often filled with traditions and memories. This is an exceptional year. It’s also an opportunity to create new memories that will be handed down through the next generation. It’s an opportunity to remind your grandchildren that you are a resilient family. Keep it simple, fill it with joy and gratitude.
Read More »It’s hard to teach young children about feelings because they’re so abstract. But children who understand their emotions and can express them are less likely to have temper tantrums or show aggression. A child who can say “That hurts my feelings” or I’m mad at you,” will be better equipped to resolve conflict peacefully instead of hitting or whining.
Read More »Being present is the greatest gift we can give our grandchildren, our family, and our friends. It’s also a huge boon to our own sense of peace and well being. By being fully present, we can increase our ability to regulate our emotions.
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