What Exactly Is Friendsgiving? BY CHRISTINE CROSBY Many years ago when I was a young single mom, my two best girlfriends (who were also single moms) and I decided to
A Grandparent’s Guide to Happy Holidays BY DEE DEE MOORE Ready to conquer the holiday chaos before it gets started? “A Grandparent’s Guide to Happy Holidays” is filled with tips
Tips to be Fit: When Racing to the Bathroom Can Signal a Larger Problem Corey Blassingame, 52, of Blandon, Penn., isn’t shy. When he finds something that he’s passionate about,
Grandparents more involved than ever before? BY RICHARD AND LINDA EYRE In the Winter issue of GRAND, we talked about the new sense of a more proactive Grandparenting Movement that
Ramsey Lewis: A Father’s Passion BY REV. BOBBBY LEWIS “Dad, I love talking to you.” “Well, I love talking with you too, Son.” This, in my most straightforward words, is/was
The Granny Who Stands On Her Head BY ANN RICHARDSON Somewhere in the middle of my seventies, I realized that I liked being old. Now that I am 80, I
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,
Watch your language – especially when talking about gender BY PAT HANSON We’ve all heard the admonition “it’s not what you say, but how you say it.” With the attention
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
Some Halloween Candy Can Cause Cancer. We hate to be a spoilsport, but did you know that some candy still contains Red Dye 3? Yes, it can cause cancer and
A Winter Frolic with Grandkids: Blizzard Blast and Cold Weather Fun BY KIMBERLY BLAKER If your grandkids are like most, weekends and school snow closings are the highlight of the
BY KERRY BYRNE, PHD Grandparents spend a lot of money on books for grandchildren. When I first became an auntie, before I was a mother, I loved going to the
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
At This Challenging Time, Grandfamilies Will Step In Again BY JACK LEVINE As our country considers the ramifications of overturning Roe v. Wade, there is one group that is being
Generations United’s list of fun things to do for Grandparents Day #DoSomethingGrand Activities: Commit to doing one of the 10 grand activities listed below with your grandparents, grandfriends, grandchildren, 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
BY DR. MARSHA MCLEAN On July 23, 2022; National Gorgeous Grandma Day, 20 Grandmas from around the world anxiously awaited to see if they would be honored as Gorgeous Grandma