A blended family is not a gift…IT IS AN ACHIEVEMENT! That’s why today I am sharing how to be an extraordinary step-grandparent. I wanted to know when I started writing today’s musing, where the term ‘step’ originated. And, I thought you would too, darling! In biblical times, a man would ‘step up’ and marry his […]

Every child or young adult wants to have friends and be part of a tight-knit group. With our guiding principles, we should play a role in educating our grandchildren on the principles of friendship. This will help them choose the right friends and groups and avoid the fickle, fake, backstabbers, and poor role models. Teaching […]

6 Mistakes Every Grandparent Should Avoid Being a grandparent is a wonderful experience, but it also comes with its own challenges. From establishing your role as a grandparent, to respecting boundaries and knowing which rules to bend, here are 6 mistakes you should aim to avoid. 1. Don’t Try To Be In Charge Every couple […]

How to Be a Better Absentee Mother & Grandmother During COVID-19 We are nearing the crossroad. Last March, almost six months ago, COVID-19 thrust its ugly head into every household on the planet known as, Elsewhere. It has caused different degrees of suffering coupled with severe anxiety on the entire population of the world. The […]

An unexpected circumstance can change one’s thinking, sometimes in a most surprising and uplifting “Aha!” manner. Who would have thought in a million years that a man I have never met could help me to make a personal and emotional decision that has been bothering me for quite some time! I will thank him if […]