The Simplest Pleasures Can Bring the Most Joy
Sometimes the simplest pleasures can bring us the most joy. Last week while visiting my two granddaughters, I experienced a moment of total exhilaration.
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Reporting for Doodie: A Grandma’s Tour of Duty
J.L. (Judy) Smith became the sole caregiver for her three-year old grandson, Marcus, when his mom and dad were both deployed in the U.S. Military. Smith’s tour of “doodie” was six months, one week, three days, and seven hours long. Reporting for Doodie is her humorous, honest, poignant, and irreverent account of that period.
Read More »The Zen of Grandmotherhood
I’ve noticed that since I’ve become a grandmother, I’m able to achieve moments of Zen when I’m with my two granddaughters. I’m talking about those perfectly blissful moments when I’m totally oblivious to everything but my grandchild and the activity we’re engaged in.
Read More »Creativity Thrives Among Silicon Valley Grandmas
In our November GaGa Sisterhood meeting, Susan Borkin shared fun ways to enrich, enlighten and empower ourselves and our grandchildren with creative ideas.
Read More »Hand in Hand Nurtures the Parent-Child Connection
Hand in Hand, a non-profit organization, offers classes and online services to parents and grandparents for building close connections with their children and grandchildren.
Read More »Celebrating Grandparents Day with Other Grandmas
GaGa Sisterhood meeting takes place on National Grandparents Day. Members share who they are when they’re not being “grandma.”
Read More »A Grandma Turns 60 and Discovers the Fountain of Youth
Senior Games athletes don’t define themselves by their age or the adversity they’ve faced living out their years. They continue to run and jump and play, and appreciate that life is for living, enjoying, trying new things and having fun.
Read More »National Grandparents Day Founder Marian McQuade
Marian McQuade, founder of National Grandparents Day, left a legacy to millions of families around the country who celebrate the important role that grandparents have in our society.
Read More »Grandma Shares Camping Adventure with Granddaughters
A grandma creates memories for her granddaughters and passes on her tradition of spending summers camping in nature.
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