BY DR. LYNSEY FARRELL Have you heard of the “grandmother hypothesis?” Humans are among only a few species whose females live well beyond their reproductive years (alongside Japanese aphids and

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

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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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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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How to apply makeup in under 15 minutes to look put together BY CHRISTINE CROSBY If you don’t have a lot of time to play with your makeup (who does?

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Contrasting My 70th and 80th Birthdays BY KAREN L. RANCOURT, PH.D. Ten years ago, when I was turning 70, I decided to throw myself a party I themed “The Incredible

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You’ve Got to be Taught… CONTRIBUTED BY JACK LEVINE In Rogers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific, we are given this lesson in song… You’ve got to be taught to hate and

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A Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary Thought for the Fortnight BY ANN RICHARDSON It is what young people these days would call ‘surreal’ – you and I know this is a complete

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Summer reading for grands and grandkids Today’s grandparents and grandchildren are serious knowledge seekers, as have been previous generations. However, today, they both have a huge advantage of being able

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The history of banning books/Above the Noise Book banning is back in the news, especially here in Florida, thanks to Governor Ron DeSantis. Book banning always drives a lot of

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Becoming the Grandmother I Never Had  By Qin Sun Stubis Throughout my life, I always had a wish and a yearning: I wanted grandparents who could be close to me

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BY RICHARD AND LINDA EYRE The interest in and passion for more proactive grandparenting is exploding.  We find ourselves speaking to grandparents all over the country, and more than a

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Grandmothers as changemakers BY DR. LYNSAY FARRELL Have you heard of the “grandmother hypothesis?” Humans are among only a few species whose females live well beyond their reproductive years (alongside

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BY JERRY WITKOVSKY As your parents age, balancing your role as adult children who worry or may even be caregivers can be challenging. While you want to ensure your aging

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Protecting Our Grandchildren’s Connection BY ROBYN WIND Nine years ago, like millions of other grandparents in this country, I thought I had my future planned out. All that changed with

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Investing in your grandkids’ future starts in the kitchen BY WILLIAM “DR. BILL” SEARS, M.D. Grandchildren are some of life’s greatest treasures. Martha and I have 14 grandchildren. Like many

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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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Good Morning Merry Sunshine BY AVERY MALIA GIESKER In my short sixteen years of living, tattoos have always intrigued me. How do people decide on the designs or words they

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