New Year, New Twist
The Issue: Ever wish you could tell parents or grandparents what changes you would like them to make? Seriously? How would that really work? Well, …
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Grandchildren: No More Toys!
The Issue: “No more toys for the grandchildren! We need to do something. We have way too much stuff, too many toys. They’re everywhere!” Bet …
“WORRY” is My Middle Name…And I’m A Grandmother!
One would think that with parenthood far behind me, the worries associated with it would be in the past as well. Surprise! As a grandmother for almost nine …
Moments of Wisdom
The Issue: While SheSaidSheSaid often addresses parenting challenges between the generations, in honor of National Grandparents Month we’d rather focus on …
The Issue: Where, oh where, on earth did they get to? Come on: Where…are…they?
No, we’re not talking about GRAND’s glasses that rarely get put away in their case. And it’s not the keys to Mom’s car that she laid down right here …
Expect ‘Expectations’ Issues
The Issue: Expectations about The Role of Grandparents “When you stop expecting people to be perfect, you can like them for who they are.” (Donald Miller) …
5 Pillars of The Grandparent-Parent Relationship
The Issue: We both laughed, when we read a comment by author Hope Edleman (Mother of My Mother), “Grandparents are just as likely to be sources of conflict …
Google Translation, Anyone?
The Issue: Billy Crystal and Bette Midler did it! Battled with generational child-rearing clashes in their recent movie, “Parental Guidance”. …
Discipline Debate?
Editor’s Note: this article about the discipline debate is eye opening. What do you think? The Issue: Depends on your definition. Or is it your age or …
The Issue: Changes and Challenges…Moving in with Grandparents
My adult daughter and her two children are going through a change in their lives and need to move in with us for awhile. Any tips on helping all of us adjust …