Developing Patience Begins with Ourselves
The more we see life as messy and unpredictable, and people as bumbling through life the best they can, the more patience we bring to the circumstances and people in our lives.
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How to Enjoy Disneyland with Your Grandchild
Two experienced grandmas offer some tips on how to enjoy Disneyland with a grandchild without getting too worn out.
Read More »Empathy for Long Distance Grandmas
This week I got to meet my newest granddaughter who was born June 5 and lives an hour’s plane ride away. Now I have much more empathy for long distance grandmas!
Read More »Grandmas Who Juggle Multiple Sets of Grandchildren
How do grandmothers divide themselves among multiple sets of grandchildren? Last week, while my two granddaughters were staying with us, my third granddaughter was born.
Read More »Grandma Showers: A New Rite of Passage
There’s growing attention on a new grandma rite of passage: grandma showers! And there’s lots of disagreement between the generations on whether it’s a good idea.
Read More »Sometimes Grandparents Are Justified in Setting Ground Rules
Some times grandparents are justified in setting the ground rules they expect their grandchildren to follow, even when they have not been invited to do so.
Read More »8 Tips for Enjoying Multigenerational Vacations
Each year more than 5 million families vacation with 3 generations. Here are 8 tips for taking a vacation where everyone from toddlers to grandparents can have a good time.
Read More »Ask Dr. Gramma Karen Offers Advice for Moms and Grandmas
In her new book, Ask Dr. Gramma Karen, advice columnist Karen Rancourt offers help for dealing with the thorny issues that come up between young parents and grandparents.
Read More »Warning Signs of a Burned-Out Caregiver
If you’re a caregiver, watch for the warning signs of a burned-out caregiver: irritability, exhaustion, sleep deprivation and mild depression and remember to take care of yourself.
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