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Grandma, What Big Changes You’ve Made

As a 21st century grandma, you’re nothing like your own grandmas, who probably smelled of lavender and Ivory soap and kept a cloth handkerchief tucked up their sleeve. They darned socks, canned peaches and never came close to being cool. You wouldn’t have wanted them any other way.

You’d find them in the kitchen most [...]

Who Knew Grandparents Could Be So Cool?

As sure as Lassie always found a way to save the day and Perry Mason almost never lost a case, you and all your baby-boomer friends are just as cool now as you were when those legendary TV shows were in their heyday. So no matter how you may look to the outside world, [...]

9 Months Is an Eternity for Expectant Grandparents

Where’s a stork when you need one?

There’s nothing like that instant feeling of exhilaration when you learn you’re going to be a grandparent, whether it’s the first time or you’ve been down that road before. You start stocking up on baby supplies and infant toys. You select a snappy new nickname for yourself. [...]

The Issue: Changes and Challenges…Moving in with Grandparents

My adult daughter and her two children are going through a change in their lives and need to move in with us for awhile. Any tips on helping all of us adjust to this temporary living situation?

Life is full of changes and challenges. Sometimes, it takes a few steps backwards to move forward. With [...]

Happy Holidays–So Soon?

No, the holidays can’t be here again already! A year seems like forever to the little ones, but it goes by quick as a wink in grandparent time.

Was it truly 12 months ago you caught that rascally Jackson attempting to munch his way through the popcorn chain on the tree? Could it really [...]

What Are You Thankful For, Gram and Gramps?

Grandchildren are the icing on the cake any time of the year, but they provide that extra special zing during the holidays. They make the turkey a little juicier, the candles a little brighter and, yes, the pumpkin pie with whipped cream a whole lot messier.

When you recall your life before grandkids, it was [...]

Can Grandparents Save the Language? Calling English 911!

Now that your grandchildren are back in school—much to the rejoicing of their parents—it’s time to ponder everything you soaked up this summer under the kids’ expert tutelage. Like how many games of Go Fish you can play in a row, where to find the best corn dogs or shave ice, and why One [...]