Being a secret-sharing grandparent (one who finds an engaging way to teach the principles that really matter) BY LINDA AND RICHARD EYRE All of us grandparents are teachers in our

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5 tips to help your g-kids value face time over screen time  BY MARYGRACE SEXTON  As grandparents, there’s always an inclination on our part to spoil our grandchildren just a

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An open letter to my family about why I ask so many questions BY JERRY WITKOVKSY,MSW Dear Family,        You can’t imagine the pride and happiness that I have in

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BY KAREN L. RANCOURT, Ph.D Before the election I wrote two columns on the impact of the campaign on family relationships: (1) “Grandparents’ Political Rants Are Upsetting;” (2) “Readers’ Responses

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By Karla Sullivan She was assisting her mother with the stairs in her home. While descending together, her Mom froze, cried out and frightfully stared at the last stair. Her

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Sharing a glass of chocolate milk seemed harmless. Ruth (age 7) and Carolyn (age 6) handed the cup back and forth, being careful not to spill on their clean clothes.

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My oldest daughter, Ruth (age 11) and I spent girl time together.  We shopped and ate and talked. I wanted the same experience with my middle child, Carolyn (age 10).

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“THE SCHOOL OF RESPONSE/ABILITY” By Dr. Ed Hollenberg – Father of six and GRANDfather of 19 For many years I’ve had a love affair with words, especially words that are

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Teaching Your Grandchildren to Communicate Like  you, I’m  a  grandparent—first time for my husband, Larry, and my- self. As a long time student of child development, and as a mom

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