The Joy and Wisdom of Grandparenting
GRAND welcomes new editorial collaborator, Diane Dean-Epps. We are so excited to welcome this amazing self-effacing grandmom, aka Mimi. As the creative mind behind her “sit-down stand-up” style of humor writing, Diane Dean-Epps has proven that comedy is just as effective from a chair—preferably one with lumbar support and a cup holder—as it is from … Read more
Top Six Mistakes New Grandparents Should Avoid Today’s grandparents are learning new roles and becoming more involved in their grandchildren’s lives. But good intentions, excitement and a desire to pitch in can sometimes be misinterpreted. 1. Spread the news far and wide Feel honored that they shared their secret with you, and make sure the … Read more
Aththamma, Do You Have a Name? The Magical World of Childhood BY DIYAMANTHI GALPOTHTHAGE, Grandmother and children’s book author Have you ever woken up to a pitter-patter of raindrops falling on your window? Or watched purple Jacaranda flowers falling in the rustling wind to form a carpet beneath the trees? Or listened to a host … Read more
What is spirit? BY LEE KLINGER LESSER One afternoon when Bodie, my grandson, was four years old, we were in the park near his house, and I got into a conversation with a woman who was there with her two children. She told me that her grandmother had died two years before, and they were … Read more
We Are Grandparents BY SUZI SHULTZ GOLD We did it our way, “shooting from the hip”. Our parenting style involved OJT (On-the-Job Training). That meant passing on some of the lessons from our childhood. I remember Mom’s words of wisdom: “Save it for the important things.” “If it can be fixed with money, don’t worry … Read more
ELDER WISDOM: Birth of GRAND MOTHER Karou! BY MARIANE KAROU For all my relations … kids… grandkids… and generations yet to be born. I am leading this tribe into true freedom. I have stepped up into the next tier in the Universe of Knowledge. “Wisdom is being… Quiet when you are learning… Responsive when you … Read more
Creativity Adds Spark to Life at All Ages BY MARY O’ CONNOR “My future starts when I wake up every morning. Every day I find something creative to do with my life.” Those are the words of the late, famed American jazz trumpeter and composer, Miles Davis. Creativity is probably one of the most valuable … Read more
Hooray, Grandpa’s Home! Music at Dusk August 1957 BY BOB PUTMAN We tote our dinner plates to the sink as the sun slips below the treetops. Sandy scrapes and washes the dishes, I dry them, and they clink and clatter as Grandma stacks them in the cabinets overhead. The screen door hinges screech. “Hooray, Grandpa’s … 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
Good grandpa: Stories from the heart BY TED PAGE When I arrived at the hospital room with the Boppy pillow, my daughter Abigail giggled at the sight of six-foot-six me holding it, with its multicolored illustrations of giraffes and elephants. Ryan, my son-in-law, looked thoughtful for a moment, then said, “Boppy. Maybe you’re Boppy.” For … Read more
Betsy Johnson BY MARY ANN COOPER We apologize, but this post is currently unavailable. However, you can click on the link below and enjoy the 2009 issue of Betsy Johnson as our cover celebrity. https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/grand/200903_v3/index.php#/p/18
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
A Grandmother’s Inspiration: Blueberries everywhere! BY DARLENE EDWARDS Our family LOVES blueberries, and our granddaughter especially enjoys them, popping them into her mouth like candy. We also have a blueberry muffin recipe she loves to make at our house. When I went to the store for blueberries, I looked for the biggest berries available. I … Read more
She calls me “Doodah” BY SUSAN SILVER As a “woman of a certain age” ….ok ok, I’m “between fifty and death” as was Auntie Mame, I have no offspring, or relatives and thus never am in contact with babies. “Over the years, I’ve accumulated some adorable “god children” who live in various places…but none … Read more
