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.
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Celebrating the Life of a GaGa Sister
My devoted GaGa Sister, Janada Clark, passed away on April 26, 2017, at the age of 68 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Janada was a parent educator, author, and beloved grandma.
Read More »Emotional July 4 Tribute to Our Veterans
On the 4th of July, I volunteer to sing patriotic songs to veterans at the VA Hospital in Palo Alto, CA. It’s an easy way for me to offer a tribute to the brave veterans who have served in the military.
Read More »10 Acts of Kindness to Model for Your Grandchildren
Linda Cohen set out to do 1,000 mitzvahs to honor her deceased father. You can also do acts of kindness, and by doing so, model kindness for your grandchildren.
Read More »Sheryl Sandberg’s Option B Inspires Hope
Sheryl took a devastating personal tragedy, the sudden death of her husband, and shared it as a way to give hope to others who have suffered a loss.
Read More »Grandchildren Are a Ticket to Childhood
Grandkids bring you into a sweeter, slower present. They show you the future and take you back to childhood—theirs, their parent’s, your own: a three-time admittance to a wonderland.
Read More »Things I Don’t Give a Damn About Anymore
This guest post by Steven Ziplow is a tongue-in-cheek look at the aging process and how it gives him a new perspective on what matters and what doesn’t.
Read More »Why Grandparents Matter
Arthur Kornhaber, M.D., author of The Grandparent Guide, describes 11 roles grandparents play in a family. They’re dynamic and will change and grow as you and your grandchildren do too.
Read More »GaGa Sisterhood Donates to Women’s Gathering Place Through Wish Book
Every year The Mercury News publishes a “Wish Book,” with stories of individuals, families, and nonprofit organizations who need help. I was touched by the Women’s Gathering Place in San Jose, California and made a donation on behalf of the GaGa Sisterhood.
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