Gratitude is a mindset, but can it be taught? The meanings of the two words “thanks” and “gratitude” will have an enormous impact on your life and your grandchildren’s. Being grateful is very important for your emotional and physical well-being. I am of the mindset that to fully feel thankful you must be a grateful […]

As I reflect on my journey as a grandmother, I’m struck by how different the role of a modern grandmother is compared to the days of my own grandmothers. Back then, grandmothers were often seen as the gentle nurturers, the keepers of family recipes, and the sources of endless kisses and comfort. They were the […]

Today’s post on the ins and outs of parenting parents and avoiding mistakes so that you have the best relationship with your grands, was written by parenting blogger, Kristin Herman. Enjoy, darling! In a world where family connections seem to fray more easily than ever, the heartbreaking reality of estrangement between adult children and their […]

In my mind, Mother’s Day is as much about the grandmother/Grands connection as it is with our children. We are the mother of their parents, and will always hold a special place in their hearts, and they ours, naturally. I wonder how many Grandmothers live a long distance from their grandchildren? I imagine far more […]

The holidays, Christmas, Hanukkah, and the New Year are just a few weeks away, and I think this is the perfect time to think wisely about our grandparenting, especially when you are not the biological grandmother to all your grandchildren. Are any of you embracing the step-grandchildren life like I am? Naturally, I never dreamed […]