Having a loved one with Alzheimer’s affects everyone in the family. The disease can be confusing and scary for children. Reassurance and clear explanations are key to helping children adjust.
Read More »As we utilize the Internet and social media, it’s important to keep your personal information safe with these ten tips for protecting your privacy on social networking sites.
Read More »Many new parents want a “babymoon” to bond with their newborn alone. It’s hard for new grandparents to understand their need to form a protective family unit and often feel left out.
Read More »I’m a big fan of Amy Dickinson’s advice column “Ask Amy.” My favorite letters involve challenges in the grandparent relationship. In this letter a grandma faces a common dilemma: how to offer parenting advice without offending her grandchildren’s parents. Since she’s a retired educator, her observations seem justified. But does that give her permission to
Read More »Engage in two-way dialogues to promote the best kind of career advice. Rather than spout lectures or reel off “should” statements about what career your grandchild should choose.
Read More »New grandmas often experience challenges and think they’re the only ones to feel that way. My book, “When Being a Grandma Isn’t So Grand” is a reassuring guide to help grandmas navigate those challenges.
Read More »Grandparents denied access to their grandchildren feel too ashamed to talk about it and believe they’re the only ones with the problem. Yet estrangement from grandchildren is a growing problem.
Read More »A grandma had such high expectations for bonding with her new grandson who lives a few miles away. But the parents have refused her offers to babysit and visit.
Read More »There are times when it’s important to say no and show your grandchildren you deserve their respect. That’s true not only for grandchildren but for their parents as well.
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