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Sure Cure for the Senior-Time Blues

Humor Therapy for the Elderly

By Dr. Marion Somers

 

My 76-year-old father used to laugh all the time, but ever since he started having problems with his health, he stopped smiling and laughing. How can I get him laughing again?

– Craig in Texas

 

I use a concept called “humor [...]

Born Free’s Virginia McKenna

Actress and wildlife conservationist Virginia McKenna speaks to the personal freedom that binds us together

By Mary Ann Cooper

 

Virginia McKenna and her late husband, Bill Travers, achieved worldwide fame in 1966 playing real-life conservationists Joy and George Adamson in the film Born Free. The film brought them critical acclaim and [...]

It Takes a Village to Raise a Grandchild

By Lily Prellezo

When my husband and I were raising our two daughters, I felt my family was more than enough to bring up our children. Not until I became a grandmother helping to raise grandchildren did I recognize the wisdom of It takes a village to raise a child. Whereas, before, I [...]

Stranger Danger

SAFETY BUZZ / By Brenda Zofrea

Are you aware of the dangers children face growing up today? Do you believe most strangers are good and would not hurt a child? Have you discussed with your grandchildren unsafe behaviors (action and words) that may put them in harm’s way? Have you [...]

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GRAND MEMORIES AND MOMENTS

By Alice Muschany

 

“It’s the things you learn after you know it all that count.”

— John Wooden

 

Our grown kids threw a party when my husband and I finally purchased cell phones.

After wearing myself out running [...]

GRANDpartners: Prevent Child Abuse America

GRANDPARTNERS FOR GRANDPARENTS

Jim Hmurovich of Prevent Child Abuse America: An impassioned grandfather’s call to action

 

Christine Crosby, GRAND Magazine’s Editorial Director, sat down to chat with Jim Hmurovich, current President and CEO of Prevent Child Abuse America (PCAA), during PCAA’s 2012 National Conference, “Awaken to Change,” in Jacksonville, Florida. [...]

You’re Not Showing your Grandchild How to Bully, Are you?

By Debra Karplus

Children are very skilled copycats. They instinctively know that actions speak louder than words. They learn behaviors by being astute observers of the people around them who they admire and love, people like their parents and their grandparents, yes, you. The way you act has a much greater impact on your grandkids [...]