5 Tips For Face Time Over Screen Time
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 …
An Open Letter To My Family
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 …
Election Aftermath In The Family
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 …
How to Communicate With A Loved One Who Has Dementia
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 …
Are You A Good Communicator?
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 …
Encouraging Kids to Communicate
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 …
Success and Happiness in Relationships
“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 …
Teaching Your Grandchildren to Communicate
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 …