DIY Haircuts Are a Rite of Passage with Little Girls
DIY haircuts among four-year olds are a classic rite of passage. Fortunately, my nine-year old only whacked her American Girl Doll’s hair and not her younger sister’s.
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10 Reasons Grandparents Get Mad at Grandkids
Moms, aside from you, no one loves your kids more than their grandparents. They just can’t get enough of their little blessings – spoiling and doting on them incessantly, right?
Read More »When Being a Grandma Isn’t So Grand, Revisited
Grandmas face challenges in their relationships with their grandchildren’s parents. At our meeting, we discussed 3 challenges: difficult relationships, hurt feelings, and different parenting methods.
Read More »Grandmas Finally Get to Be the Funmeisters
Today’s moms have way more stress than we had when we were raising them. When grandmas complain their daughters don’t have enough fun, I say “cut ’em some slack.”
Read More »Tips for Getting Along With the Other Grandma
It’s normal to feel envious of the other grandma, but competing with her is a sign of insecurity. Remember grandchildren thrive when they have lots of grandparents who love them.
Read More »Questions to Get Your Kids Talking
What’s really going on when your kids are at school? When I ask my kids about how their day went, how do I get them to say more than “fine” or “good?”
Read More »How to Create Your Own Top Ten Toy List
Everyone has seen those lists of Ten Hot Toys that run this time of year. My recommendation–ignore them! These qualities of a good toy will help you create your own list.
Read More »How to Talk to Little Girls
What is the first thing you say to a little girl when you meet her, when your friend’s daughter comes over to play, when you see her at church or at a restaurant?
Read More »Daily Geezer Reports Cool Activities for People Over 65
John Weil, creator of the weekly newsletter Daily Geezer, reports on cool activities for people over 65 in the San Francisco Bay area.
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