Parent-Grandparent Relationships!
The key to successful parent-grandparent relationships in two words BY KAREN L. RANCOURT As my friend was recently introducing me to a friend of hers, she …
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5 Tips For Face Time Over Screen Time
5 tips to help your g-kids value face time over screen time BY MARYGRACE SEXTON As grandparents, there’s always an inclination on our part to spoil our …
A Letter To My Younger Self
A letter to my younger self BY DICK PIROZZOLO After being on this earth for three-quarters of a century, what would I tell my 40- or 50-year-old- self or my …
I Learned About My Father When …
What I learned about my father when he became Grandpa BY CAROLINE CHIRICHELLA Dear Dad, I think it’s fair to say our relationship has never been …
How To Connect Your Family
How to connect your family BY RICHARD AND LINDA EYRE Years ago, we did an oil painting of a large tree with lots of branches and lots of roots. We painted it …
Come To Grammie Camp
Come To Grammie Camp BY LINDA EYRE Looking back over my twenty plus years of Grandmothering, I’ve realized that the best investment of my time and the most …
My Dream Grandparent Calendar
My dream grandparent calendar BY JERRY WITKOVSKY, MSW I know I’m not alone when I say being a grandparent can be lonely. Let me rephrase that. It’s not …
The History of St. Valentine’s Day
The History of St. Valentine’s Day The history of Valentine’s Day–and the story of its patron saint–is shrouded in mystery. We do know that …
Make Your GRANDbaby A Special Valentine
Make a picture of your GRANDbaby into a Special Valentine Picture To help you celebrate Valentine’s day, we have a special gift for you! Just send us …
Grandchild Visits Gone Awry
When the grandchildren’s visits go awry BY KAREN L. RANCOURT It seemed like such a good idea … When Grandpa Don and (step) Grandma Marni dropped off …