Coast-to-coast, these grandparents are making a difference with gun safety, and so can you! We all love our families, especially our children and grandchildren. They are the light in our

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These grandpas fill the gap and so much more BY JIM ISENBERG  Gramps Not Grumps was the headline in the Journal News nearly five years ago about a newly formed

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A brief history of parenting and grandparenting BY RICHARD AND LINDA EYRE Parents and Grandparents have always existed, but putting an “ing” on them is something of recent vintage. Up

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BY CHRISTINE CROSBY Sir Richard Branson, the iconic billionaire entrepreneur, has recently added another milestone to his impressive life story. This time, it’s not about conquering the skies or launching

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Grandmother Advice: Explain Less And More Empathize More BY KAREN L. RANCOURT, PH.D. A reader contacted me seeking advice: Dear Dr. Gramma Karen, I am six weeks from seeing my

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The grandparent advantage BY ADINA WAMBUA  AnneMarie White When AnneMarie White was a child, she learned to speak Spanish before learning English at school. Her grandfather was from Spain. Her

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Plan for stress-free holidays BY MARY KAY MORRISON Ahhhh, the holidays……  That is the most beautiful time of year! There is something comfortable and stabilizing about sharing the holidays with

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A stepmother shares her experiences and advice BY KAREN L. RANCOURT, PH.D.  A stepmother explains why she feels positive about her role: When I met my husband, I learned he

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Pro-age Beauty: 3 Makeup Tips for Over 60 At BOOM!, we believe women are beautiful at every age and in every stage of life. The beauty you have now may

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BY ALICE BURDICK SCHWEIGER When my son told us he and his fiancé were planning a destination wedding in St. Barths, we were a little taken aback.   On one hand,

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Helping Latino Grandfamilies BY JAIA LENT Raising five grandchildren after age 60 was not in Mercedes’ life plan, but when she learned her grandchildren were going to be taken into

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