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.
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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 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 »Tips for Overcoming Disappointment
I was packed and ready to fly to Portland, Oregon for my cousin’s wedding. On the morning of my departure, I awoke with a fever of 104°. I was overcome with disappointment.
Read More »Fidget Spinner Helps Granddaughter Stop Nail-Biting
An estimated 20-25 percent of children are chronic nail-biters. My granddaughter was one of them but two months ago she broke her habit.
Read More »5 Secrets for a Long Lasting Marriage
Last week my husband and I celebrated our 49th wedding anniversary. We sat down and wrote out 5 secrets for a long-lasting marriage from an old married couple.
Read More »Are You an Estranged Grandparent?
A tragically large number of grandparents are prohibited from spending time with their grandchildren. Not infrequently, a daughter-in-law or son-in-law is the cause.
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