No matter how old my children get, I still want to take care of them. Don’t you feel the same? But I’ve learned there’s a fine line between caring and overstepping. It’s about finding a balance—giving them space to grow while staying connected. As I’ve gotten wiser, I’ve discovered new ways to care for my […]

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 […]

An unexpected circumstance can change one’s direction, often in a most uncanny manner. Who would have thought in a million years a man I have never met helped me make a decision that I will always remember? I must thank him when I meet him again. He awakened and energized my desire to write about […]

by guest contributor, Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein Being a Grandmother During the COVID-19 Pandemic Yes, you have a critical role to play as an Enchanted Self. Grandmothers can sometimes feel expendable. After all, they are the ones that get to see the grandkids and then go home, not dealing with all the daily chores and […]