Do You Lose Sleep Worrying About Your Grown Children?
According to a recent study, many older adults with grown children still feel the same stress now as they did when their children were young and it’s normal to feel that way.
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When Adults Tease Children Everyone Loses
When adults tease children who do not know how to respond, teasing can be very harmful. Talk about how it makes the child feel and ask the teaser to apologize.
Read More »On Grandparents Day Not Every Grandma Can Be GaGa
Over the years, I’ve learned that every grandma’s experience is uniquely her own and not every grandma can be gaga for her grandchildren.
Read More »Grandma Feels Disappointed and Left Out
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 »Awesome Grandmother Is Raising Her Grandson
When author Debra Bowman’s son, Zachary, died in an auto accident April 24, 2014, she and her husband not only got heartache and grief, they got his 18-month old son, Anthony.
Read More »Teach Your Grandchildren to Meditate
Meditation has benefits for both grown-ups and children, including improved focus, better test scores, boosted immune systems and lower blood pressure. Check out these simple practices we can share with our grandchildren.
Read More »Should Grandma Invoice Daughter for Granddaughter’s Visit
A letter to “Ask Amy” really shocked me. A grandma sent an invoice to her daughter for her granddaughter’s visit. Would you invoice your kids after a visit with your grandchild?
Read More »Should Grandma Say No?
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.
Read More »Build Traditions with Your Grandchildren
Grandparents play an important role in the family by creating rituals and traditions with their grandchildren that share their values. These traditions you share now will build the bonds that will help your relationship endure and provide wonderful memories after you’re gone.
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