7 Insights on Downsizing Through Generations
Helping aging parents downsize is an often-fraught exercise in decluttering that can trigger lots of emotions. This article has some helpful insights on how to do it properly.
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Tips for Grandmas
Help Your Grandkids Improve Their Reading Skills
When you’re spending time with your grandkids, be sure to carve out some time for reading. Bring a few books with you every time you visit and invite them to do some reading with you.
Read More »Talk to Your Grandchildren About Their Feelings
As grandparents, we can help our grandchildren develop the skills to express their feelings by encouraging them to talk about their feelings when they have them.
Read More »Give Eco Friendly Gifts to Family
People in America are becoming increasingly interested in making lifestyle choices that benefit the environment. Here are some reasons why eco gifts are set to become more popular.
Read More »Have You Made Any Mistakes as a Grandma?
Grandparents and their adult children can build mutual trust and respect by discussing issues when they come up. Then resolving them in a way that helps both sides understand each other.
Read More »Screen Time Advice from Experts
Parents and grandparents should help kids balance screen time and also play a role in sharing the joy of screens with our kids. Model the use of technology for creation, discovery, and connection.
Read More »How Not to Sweat the Small Stuff with Your DIL
If you face an unpleasant situation with your daughter-in-law, don’t stew about it. Try moving beyond your feelings, and use these four tips to stop sweating the small stuff!
Read More »Don’t Play Favorites With Your Grandchildren
As grandparents, we must strive to provide appropriate love and support for all our grandchildren, regardless of the level of affection we feel for them. Even if we have favorites, it’s not okay to play favorites.
Read More »How to Connect with Your Teenage Grandchild
If you’ve built a strong bond with your grandchild over the years, it can be tested during the pre-teen and teenage years. Now is when your patience, love and creativity may be needed more than ever before.
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