The Joy and Wisdom of Grandparenting
Oldsters, youngsters, and linchpins BY: STEVE CHASIN Lately, I’ve felt like the old Greek sage passing down wisdom and knowledge to the “youngsters”. While visiting the FDR Memorial in Washington, D.C., once, I pointed to the newsreel about the Battle of the Bulge, then to my father-in-law and said he was in that battle. She … Read more
Zero to Three What’s new? Gentle parenting BY KATHY KINSNER Every generation seems to approach parenting in a new way. You may have heard someone in the media, or possibly even in your own household, mention the latest trend of “gentle parenting.” If you were curious, or maybe even a little skeptical, read on. The … Read more
Grandfathers Experiencing Pure Joy BY BRIAN SULLIVAN When those of us “of a certain age” first learn that we’re going to be grandparents, we’re not gripped by the anxiety and uncertainty that first-time parents experience. For us it’s just pure joy. And the instant connection we make with that newborn is a bond that grows … Read more
These grandpas fill the gap and so much more BY JIM ISENBERG Gramps Not Grumps was the headline in the Journal News nearly five years ago about a newly formed intergenerational program called Grandpas UnitedTM. The program was created by the White Plains Youth Bureau Executive Director and the retired Executive Director of the North … Read more
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Old, unkempt, confused man holding baby on couch BY CHUCK NYREN I’m sitting, doing nothing. She plops him in my lap. “I’m picking up his sister at pre-school. Goodbye.” She kisses my forehead. Or the baby’s forehead. Or both our foreheads. I’m not sure. I’m in shock. And babysitting grandma is gone. Are you sure … Read more
Stories By Group BY BOB CAIRNS As usual, it started with a nudge from my wife, “Bob, since you published numerous reminiscences about your childhood with Sports Illustrated, don’t you think this might be a good time to write those bedtime stories you’ve been promising our grandkids?” I did and you can too. My grandson Jack is … Read more
Exploring the Everyday Challenges of Plus Size People Being plus size or what some might call generously proportionate is not actually a bad thing; that is, of course, setting aside the health implications of being overweight or obese. Weight stigma is not a new thing; fat shaming has been around for a long time. But society’s … Read more
We get lots of grandparent nickname submissions and we love to share with our visitors/readers. Below are a few samples. As you’ll see there are duplicates proving the popularity of Nana and Nonnie and others. And, then there are some pretty darned unique ones. Explore below and find just the right one for you. Or, … Read more
Editors Note: In case you don’t know who this is…it’s Betsey Johnson, a highly successful clothing designer and boomer GRANDmother. Click here to see her on the runway with her granddaughter in GRAND Magazine. Of course, all of us boomer grands don’t look as hot as Betsey, but lots do, and some even better. I think … Read more
By Rick Fowler (Editor’s note: Please enjoy this unedited article from GRAND reader, Rick Fowler. It brought back some wonderful memories of my grandfather, who was an avid deer and grouse hunter in Upstate New York. It may bring some wonderful memories back for you as well. If so, please let us know at editor@grandmagazine.com) … Read more
President George W. Bush gave a heads-up to President Bill Clinton about how things will change in his family after Clinton welcomes his first grandchild. Clinton’s daughter, Chelsea, and her husband, Marc Mezvinsky, are expecting a baby sometime this fall. The two former heads of state from rival parties appeared together Monday at the Newseum … Read more
If you’ve not ever heard of the Fathers & Families Coalition of America, it’s time you did! They are having a fabulous event in February in Las Vegas. Mark your calendar to be there! For more information click here: https://fathersandfamiliescoalition.org/15th-annual-conference-schedule-at-a-glance-2014 “When We Make Things Better For Fathers – Then We Make Things Better For Families.” … Read more
By: Karla Sullivan My grandfather’s whitewashed farmhouse was located in small town, central Illinois framed by an ever-changing horizon and guarded by cornstalks. Each had grown tall with gangling arms, restive and ready to capture their trespassers, twisting their leafy fingers round and round, threatening to arrest me. I was only six years old then. … Read more
