Wake Up to Goodnight Oppy A documentary film review BY PAT BURNS Growing up in the sixties, space exploration had nearly everyone’s attention. I remember how the entire world froze
As a parent whose children have recently left home, you probably have a hard time adjusting to the new situation. That’s why these important ways to cope with empty nest
BY LAVELLE CARLSON Literary figures have known throughout history the vulnerabilities of little children. Writers have also understood throughout centuries how words can either hurt or help readers and listeners.
To all grandparents from the Wikki Stix Company! We’d like to introduce ourselves. We are a small, friendly, and playful company with the wonderful task of producing a unique and
Teen grandkids – when friends become the priority BY ANN KOCHENBERGER Bringing what looked like their entire dresser full of clothes, the grandchildren would frequently be over to spend the
The coolest grandparents ever: Bruce and Patti Springsteen BY DEBBY CARROLL “We are old men,” Springsteen once told his bandmate Steven Van Zandt, “but we came up in a golden
The age of the grandparent has arrived. The ratio of grandparents to children is higher than ever before. That has big consequences This month in The Economist, a story appeared
How to nurture relationships from a distance when you are a working grandparent BY KERRY BRYNE, PH.D. While almost 90% of Americans are grandparents by the time they reach the
How to be a lifeline for an unfavored grandchild BY KAREN L. RANCOURT A distraught grandmother sought my advice concerning her granddaughter: My son-in-law bullies my 6-year-old granddaughter Katy, while
BY AARON LARSEN The Most Influential Grandparents are Students First Reflecting on some of the most influential role models in my life, who happen to be my grandparents, there’s a
Once again, the topic of grandparent names hits the news. This topic of grandparent nicknames is quite popular and New York Times writer, Paula Span really hits the nail on
The following are some selections from our readers. Hope you enjoy! If you have a brief story to share, please send to editor@grandmagazine.com. Hello! Happy New Year! BY DONNA MALLARD
BY RANNY LEVY Our first review of the new year for you and it’s a fantastic film! It’s in theaters now! (L-R): Ronal (Kate Winslet), Tonowari (Cliff Curtis), and the
If your answer is yes, then you will want to read Enjoy the Gift of Childhood! Imagine what life would be like if you started enjoying more of the moments
Resources for Resilience Building A Bridge Between Generations BY JOEL METZGER I’m a grandparent! How did that happen?? I watch from a distance as my daughter and son repeat everything
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
A Grandparent’s Guide to Happy Holidays BY DEE DEE MOORE Ready to conquer the holiday chaos before it gets started? “A Grandparent’s Guide to Happy Holidays” is filled with tips
The incredible impact of stories and media on children BY SYLVIA BINSFELD We live in a media-saturated world. We are kept busy wading through stacks of misinformation and unending dialogue—so
Grandparents more involved than ever before? BY RICHARD AND LINDA EYRE In the Winter issue of GRAND, we talked about the new sense of a more proactive Grandparenting Movement that
CLIMATE CHANGE 12 ways to make your retirement better for the planet (and your grandkids) BY HARRY R. MOODY AND STEVE VERNON Today’s pre-retirees and retirees face several financial challenges