The Joy and Wisdom of Grandparenting
When Nana Moved In BY NAN KIRKPATRICK My parents became first time homeowners in the Summer of 1958. Moving their family of five from Brooklyn to Westchester was a huge step for them. My dad was a small business owner and my mom worked full time at the telephone company in White Plains. My siblings … Read more
Why I invited “the grandparents to move In BY LEONARD SAX, M.D. I have been a family doctor for 29 years. I have learned some things about families. One of the things I have learned is that kids benefit when they grow up with strong bonds across the generations: not just with their parents, but … Read more
Grandchildren reduce your levels of stress (yes, really!) By Dr. Roger Landry When I became a grandfather more than a decade ago, I knew that it would be a wonderful experience. What I didn’t expect was experiencing the profound, mystical circle of life. Even more surprises came as my first grandchild began to notice me, … Read more
Intergenerational Social Connectedness and Health By: Dr. Roger Landry Author of Live Long, Die Short: A Guide to Authentic Health and Successful Aging www.livelongdieshort.com When I became a grandfather more than a decade ago, I knew that it would be a wonderful experience. I got to see my daughter as a mother bringing a new … Read more
