Grandparenting A Child With An Autism Spectrum Diagnosis BY MARIE F. CAHALANE, M.ED. Grandparenting is joyful and difficult work. As a grandmother, I walk on an imaginary tightrope, maintaining a
From Generation to Generation: Passing Down an Appreciation for Downhill Skiing BY SANDY BORNSTEIN If you live in a northern climate, cold winter months are inevitable. My parents’ answer to
Yoga Pants, Masks, and Eyebrows BY PAT BURNS While waiting for COVID vaccine, even the smallest of things can help bring some joy. Being comfortable rises to the top of
Grandparenting in the time of COVID-19: Results from a national survey of families with young children BY JAIA LENT When the COVID-19 pandemic began in the winter of 2020, few
How Grandparents Can Be A Front-Line Resource For College-age Grandkids BY KAREN L. RANCOURT I was recently contacted by a set of grandparents who wanted my advice about resources and
A review of John Jory’s Smart Cookie BY EMILY MORGAN It’s “idiom day” in the third-grade classroom at the local elementary school. Children are dressed up as a piece of
Pete the Cat’s Groovy Imagination – Book Review BY EMILY MORGAN For many of us of a certain age, the word groovy conjures up the old Paul Simon song about
Review of A House By Kevin Henkes BY EMILY MORGAN In the new book, A House, published by Greenwillow Press (an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers), author and illustrator Kevin Henkes brings
Creative Technology Resources to Interact with Your Grandchildren BY JERRY WITKOVSKY AND DEANNA SHOSS If you are reading this article, you are in good shape for having some technology-assisted fun
Be a family gatherer How you can solidify relationships through family gatherings BY RICHARD AND LINDA EYRE Your individual relationships with each of your children and each of your grandchildren
Grandparents raising children for a second time, ‘grandfamilies’ struggle during the pandemic BY LATORIUS ADAMS, MHS Globally, grandparents often serve as surrogate parents for their grandchildren, usually in response to
4 ways to foster intergenerational relationships Build memories from a young age. The presence of a grandparent in a young child’s life can provide a sense of stability, security, wisdom,
On National Grandparents Day, we celebrate the important role grandparents play in providing love, wisdom, and strength to their families, and fostering greater understanding across generations. Grandmas and grandpas, abuelas
A Grand Looks Back – Do You Remember Your Grandparents? BY BOB CAIRNS While developing www.storiesbygrumps.com, a website suggesting that grandparents write stories for their grandkids, I found myself reflecting
The 10 facts that prove we’re in a climate emergency from Wired.com/UK The publication of the sixth IPCC climate change report underlines the drastic – and in some cases irreversible
The COVID Blinders Could You Or Your Grandchild Have Fatty Liver Disease? If you are anything like me, COVID has affected the time spent with your grandchildren. My grandchildren live
Poetry and Other Reflections on Summer Camp BY JERRY WITKOVSKY Nothing like aging to spawn reveries on the meaning of life. Don’t get me wrong, I am so grateful to
Summer ~ Time to Revel in Outdoor Play BY JUDITH VAN HORNE Summertime has always been a great time for outdoor play. This year, with most seniors vaccinated and the
Best Bubbe BY EMILY MORGAN In your home, Paula Span might not be a household name, but to her granddaughter, she’s the best “bubbe” in the world. Many might recognize
How Grandparents Can Help With College Admission If you’re planning on helping a grandchild through the college admissions process, know that the game has changed in major ways over the