Why Grandparents Need to Know about Skin-to-Skin Contact After Birth BY DEEDEE MOORE Do you remember when your baby was born? The doctor or midwife announced the arrival and gave
CLIMATE CHANGE 12 ways to make your retirement better for the planet (and your grandkids) BY HARRY R. MOODY AND STEVE VERNON Today’s pre-retirees and retirees face several financial challenges
Be a grandparent questionologist BY KERRY BYRNE, PH.D. I spent my high school years with my hand up asking questions. So much so that one science teacher Mr. M asked
Instant Pot Louisiana seafood, chicken, and sausage gumbo The perfect comfort food dish that can be whipped up on weeknights or for that special holiday dinner. Instant Pot Louisiana seafood,
This chair rocks: a manifesto against ageism BY ASHTON APPLEWHITE I’ve never lied about my age—I have no problem saying “I’m sixty-six” loud and clear—but I sure know a lot
The five stages of grandparenting BY KAREN L. RANCOURT Many of life’s significant events have been described as having stages, that is, particular points or periods in the growth or
My Four Fondest Wishes BY: Almost everyone 65 or older Hello, my name is Almost Everyone, and I am 65 or older. Here are my Four Fondest Wishes 1. In terms
Send a boosted book to your grandchild from a distance BY KERRY BYRNE, PHD Grandparents spend a lot of money on books for grandchildren. When I first became an auntie,
How to do your makeup in your 70’s BY NIKOL JOHNSON Makeup artist, Nikol Johnson gives her mother a makeup – makeover. This is not a fast and furious makeup
2022 best- of-the-best grandparent resources BY CHRISTINE CROSBY Back in 2005 when we first launched GRAND Magazine, we had the good fortune to meet Dr. Arthur Kornhaber. I refer to
Healthful habits could save your life BY KAREN L. RANCOURT When I took that phone call from Anita, I was so surprised that I couldn’t speak. Anita is our neighbor
How our brains help misinformation go viral A new study finds that we are easily persuaded by popular beliefs, even if they’re wrong. BY YASMIN ANWAR As social creatures, we humans
How to Sound Cool while Figuring out Social Media By Deanna Shoss If you’re 30 and you say you are not that into social media people would probably think you
By Wendy Schuman Quick survey: Who do you think is the most inspirational Kennedy? For me, the answer is Maria Shriver. She’s had a multitude of roles packed into the
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,
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
The Chef BY CHRIS WILKINS Almost Four quietly, bravely crawled out of the bed and scaled the 6:30 am dark stairs, and tiptoed down the dimly lit hallway where she
What to do when child abuse is suspected or witnessed BY KAREN L. RANCOURT I recently received an email from a distraught set of grandparents who suspected that their granddaughter
3 Win-Win-Win Steps For Seniors To Fight Climate Change BY STEVE VERNON A recent report from the United Nations warns that we’re running out of time to avoid catastrophic worldwide