Build relationships with your grandkids’ parents
The early challenge of becoming a grandparent is that you will be dealing with the parents of your grandkids. Adult children are the gateway into…
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Successful families play the long game
I never wanted to write a book. I never intended to start a blog. But then something happened that changed my “never” into a passion…
Help grandkids avoid mistakes through storytelling
One of the great opportunities grandparents have is to help our grandkids avoid the mistakes we made. We can clarify how our priorities have changed…
Newborns need to learn to trust
Developmentally, a newborn does not need to know that you love them. They do not need to know how much you care. Newborns need to…
Grandkids provide family capital
When my oldest son announced that he and his wife were expecting their first child, I was thrilled. My husband and I had recently become…
Memorable grandparents make time for grandkids
I was raised in a military family and we moved a lot. I didn’t have an opportunity to develop a close relationship with either of…