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, we decided to turn
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 you’ve heard that
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 years, I
The Issue: While SheSaidSheSaid often addresses parenting challenges between the generations, in honor of National Grandparents Month we’d rather focus on the many gifts that come from having more than
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 –
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) Sometime, somewhere, someone is going
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 as pillars
The Issue: Billy Crystal and Bette Midler did it! Battled with generational child-rearing clashes in their recent movie, “Parental Guidance”. While the movie puts a humorous face on the whole
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 culture? As reported
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
A parent wrote with a question: How can I encourage ‘Grand’ to listen to a grandchild? While we were working on this topic, it occurred to us that this is
The Issue: To Say or Not To Say… By Remy Agee and Blair Selby As most children do, my grandchildren at times erupt in frustration with a swear word…most of
Food, glorious food! Whether for nourishment, comfort or a treat, food clearly is a source of contention between the generations of parents. We know this from conversations with other parents
The Issue: When I’m with my grandchildren and their parents aren’t around, I am the ‘adult in charge’. That is, I’m responsible for all aspects of their safety and well
I enjoy bringing special things for my grandchildren, when I visit them. My daughter sees this as spoiling them. While I don’t go overboard, I view this as making them