Top 10 Posts of 2019
Before we move forward into 2020, I’m taking a look backward to see which posts were the most popular in 2019. Thank you for visiting my website and making these posts the Top 10.
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Build Relationships with the Gatekeepers
The best way to build relationships with your grandchild’s parents, AKA “gatekeepers” is to keep your comments to yourself and have your eyes and heart wide open.
Read More »New Year’s Resolutions for Grandmas
Take some time to reflect on how your life unfolded this year, especially in the context of your role as a grandma. Then set some goals for the New Year as a grandma.
Read More »Grandmothers Are the Support Cast, Not the Star
Author Kathleen Stassen Berger shares some sage advice for grandmothers on how to be supportive of their adult children rather than overbearing or interfering.
Read More »Tips for Making Friends as You Age
Friendship and community are important for our health and happiness. As adults, we require connection with other humans to release certain hormones like oxytocin.
Read More »Alienated Grandparent? I thought I was the only one.
Pat Hanson, author of “Invisible Grandparenting,” interviewed the founder of Alienated Grandparents Anonymous about her new book — “I Thought I Was the Only One: Grandparent Alienation … A Global Epidemic.”
Read More »Confessions of a Selfish Grandma
When this grandma turned 60, she asked herself: what’s in my control, and forthcoming in my life to make me fuller, complete, happy and satisfied? To answer the question, she had to dig deep and look inside herself.
Read More »7 Insights on Downsizing Through Generations
Helping aging parents downsize is an often-fraught exercise in decluttering that can trigger lots of emotions. This article has some helpful insights on how to do it properly.
Read More »Wicked Uncle Delivers Brilliant Children’s Presents
If you’re looking for a unique gift to send to your grandchild, try Wicked Uncle. This website has a really useful selection of fun, unusual and different presents for children.
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