Some of Us Are Not “So Done With Covid-19” BY KAREN L. RANCOURT, PHD “There aren’t many of us left,” said the masked woman when I, also masked, thanked her
The incredible impact of stories and media on children BY SYLVIA BINSFELD We live in a media-saturated world. We are kept busy wading through stacks of misinformation and unending dialogue—so
Discover Wikki Stix with your grandkids this Christmas! If they’re new to you, it will be first-time fun for all of you! If you’ve watched Nemo, Frozen, and Boss Baby
Heartwarming Gift Ideas For Seniors Older people can be hard to shop for. You can get them pineapples, and they’d still be eternally grateful to you. But you and I
What will you leave behind? BY CHIP CONLEY “There is nothing inherently ennobling about aging. Nothing. There’s no sign that anything lends old people steadiness or wisdom or magic from
BY JOSHUA COLEMAN It’s hard to stop trying with your adult child. But sometimes it’s best for everyone. One of the most common questions I receive from parents in my
GRANDPARENT BRAG ZONE – Rocks and roly-polys BY SUSAN J. DECUIR It was a beautiful June Saturday morning in Carrollton, Texas, and to my delight, my son-in-law, Scot, brought our
Old, unkempt, confused man holding baby on couch BY CHUCK NYREN I’m sitting, doing nothing. She plops him in my lap. “I’m picking up his sister at pre-school. Goodbye.” She
30 bits of advice I wish I’d learned earlier BY CHIP CONLEY Learn the difference between learning and memorizing. The former will serve you for a lifetime. The latter erodes
Mass Torts – Zantac Case Latest Update According to a new court order issued on January 25th, 2022, many cancers that were part of the Zantac case have been removed
The Technology Gap BY CAROLYN COHEN We arrived at our son and daughter-in-law’s home in rural Connecticut late last night and are now asleep in our five-year-old grandson’s playroom. K
Dearest Grandchild By: Lucille Cortese An infinite canvas arrived the day of your birth blank, white, awaiting the artistry of your hands Incorporate the primary colors of your pallet genetics,
Lemony Shrimp and more BY CHRISTINE CROSBY If you loved the spring tablescape by Pat Burns in the spring issue of GRAND Magazine, you’ll really love this recipe from Delish.com
BY KERRY BYRNE During a recent meeting with grandparents in The Long Distance Grandparent Society membership program, a new member asked about how to get the parents more engaged in
Protecting Our Children’s And Grandchildren’s Planet BY PETER G. LURIE, MD In early September of 2021 more than 230 health and medical journals worldwide simultaneously published the same editorial. Its
How grandparents can stay connected to their grandchildren who are away at college BY KAREN L. RANCOURT When grandparents are asked about barriers to spending in-person time with their grandchildren,
How Grandparents Make A Difference For Kids Who Suffer Trauma BY KATHY BRODSKY As children, we’re subjected to our families of origin. We’re born, grow up – that’s our job
Who doesn’t love dinosaurs? From Mom and Dad to the 3-year-old, there is something captivating about the historic big beasts. And what better way to enjoy National Day of Unplugging than with
DR. KORNHABER: CONNECTING THE GENERATIONS PIONEER The following is from The Life Writer blog. Please click here for the original version: Dr. Kornhaber is our hero. … Seriously. He is
By Jack Levine Here’s my 20-item Emotional Gift Guide which I hope will be meaningful for you in this season of celebration. To yourself.…respect, confidence, faith and fortitude. To a family