The Joy and Wisdom of Grandparenting
A modern grandma’s guide to dodging expectations BY JUDY SMITH When I became a grandmother for the first time, 24 years ago, I was given a gift from a dear friend. A giant container of cookie cutters. A lovely idea, right? Not so fast. Here’s the problem: I don’t bake cookies. Never have. Never will. … Read more
Shopping for wedding attire often feels like a balancing act. The bride wants a gown that reflects her style, the mother of the bride needs a dress that feels elegant yet comfortable, and the bridesmaids must look coordinated without losing individuality. The smartest way to shop is to plan ahead, set clear priorities, and keep … Read more
Are These Your Sexy Years? BY BARBARA MCNALLY There’s straight sex, gay sex, group sex, bi-sex, and tri-sex (I’ll try anything sex). But let’s go for the ultimate taboo conversation: Senior Sex! Can you think of a better example of society’s perfect contradiction? Our culture is becoming more accepting of gay couples, but how do … Read more
One of the grandmothers’ biggest dreams is to watch their granddaughter get married and spend time together during this important event in her life. This is the perfect occasion to create amazing memories that grandmothers will remember forever. Grandmothers are among the most important guests at the wedding, so they should look for a stunning … Read more
“They are from a different generation!” How often have grandparents heard this declaration from other family members, educators, and daycare workers? Undeniably, today’s children are very different from when you were little. They are internet natives and more comfortable with blended families. They also have fancy toys and interactive games that never existed before. And … Read more
Saving the Best for Last Maternal Grandma, Myna We loved your high school graduation, dear, but tell me, how did it feel to be the last of 400 names? Did it make you feel downcast? You knew your family would stay to cheer. It’s all because your last name starts with Z. Some … Read more
Tips For Being A Sexy, Contemporary Grandma BY Lois Joy Johnson Hold on to your Spanx, girlfriends. We’re going where no grandmother has gone before. Role models like Jane Seymour, Carole Middleton, Kris Jenner, Goldie Hawn, Vanessa Williams and Suzanne Somers have reinvented granny hood with attitude, extra love and non-stop sizzle. Skip the mom jeans and support hose, the buns and bifocals … Read more
Grandma, Do You Like To Paint? BY MARY JO MELOY While driving, my 3-year-old granddaughter was buckled in her car seat and inquired if I liked to paint. I said yes, and then a few minutes passed, and she asked again, “Grandma, do you like to paint?” I repeated my yes and wondered what was … Read more
My grandma was one of my favorite people. I never lived near her, so I didn’t see her every day, yet I think that made her even more special to me. She was the only grandparent I really knew, and she was an inspiring figure in my life. Grandma was from Indiana, and her dad … Read more
BY CHRISTINE CROSBY How to be the perfect grandma is the title of a book by Bryna Nelson Paston. It’s one of many in my robust library of grandparent books. As the editorial director (along with many other jobs) for almost 20 years, I’ve accumulated quite a collection of grandparent wisdom. This title caught my … Read more
There’s No One Quite Like Grandma St. Winifred’s School Choir was a successful UK performing group, from St Winifred’s Roman Catholic Primary School. The school is located in Stockport, England. They ran from 1972 – 2009. They are known for being part of two #1 hits on the UK singles chart. In 1977 they performed … Read more
The Most Common Grandparent Name In Every State Thanks to the folks at Coventry Direct, we now know the most popular grandparent names by state. The following are the results of a recent survey they conducted. They say it takes a village to raise a child, and here at Coventry Direct, we know that grandparents … Read more
BY TOM WATKINS Owen Daniel, my 8-year-old grandson loves to read and has a great sense of humor. While spending time together he found this book (How to Raise a Grandpa) and had a great time presenting it to me! Later I asked, “ O— short for Owen, you going to spend time with Grandpa … Read more
The Sunday School of Grandma and Grandpa By Barbara Greenleaf When our younger daughter saw that Sunday school was not going to reopen due to the Coronavirus, she asked her father and me if we would take over her boys’ religious education. We just looked at each other blankly and, frankly, a little panic-stricken. Neither … Read more
