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GOD BLESS THE FAMILIES WHO LOST THEIR CHILDREN

Our heartfelt condolences to the families and community of Newtown, CT.

 

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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 [...]

Becoming a Grandparent: Welcome to the Endless Shopping Spree

“Mom, Dad, have we got a surprise for you!”

Even if it’s the big news you’ve been waiting breathlessly to hear, learning of your impending leap into grandparenthood can be an unnerving experience. As if somebody just hammered the final nail into the coffin of your middle age.

Don’t be [...]

Today’s Grandparents Got Groove

Flower children. Deadheads. Yuppies. Grandparents? Like students bewildered by the SAT question that asks which word doesn’t belong in the list, we keep wondering how grandparent crept onto our résumé.

As much as we loved our own grandpas and grandmas when we were kids, we couldn’t help noticing [...]

Keeping It Simple

Lori Bitter

There is a sweetness to the summer months. We relax and become more “leisurely” with our time. Vacations, connecting with family and friends from near and far, and eating fresh, grilled favorites certainly contribute. Life is a little more simple in the summer and we embrace it—relish it actually—because things in the [...]