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10 Baby Shower Gifts for Grandparents-to-Be
I have just had the immense pleasure of meeting my first grandchild! He is such a delicious little blob of goo. So soft and...
Grand Boundaries
My daughter is growing into her role of mother with grace, wisdom and patience. Yes, I know I'm biased, but it is a remarkable...
Connecting Long-Distance
Grandparents and grandchildren often share a very important emotional bond and both groups can benefit from a strong relationship. When grandparents and grandchildren live...
Our Gang & the Good Ol’ Days
When I think back to my childhood in the 1960s, I can't help but reminisce about our neighborhood gang. This gaggle of children was fluid—it...
Getting Ready for Visiting Grandkids
There's nothing like having your grandkids come over for a visit—especially when you have everything you need on hand. This list is best suited...
Thou Shalt!
I grew up with a lot of shibboleths and thou shalt nots. Thou shalt not make a mess, thou shalt not make a peep,...
Connecting with Teenage Grandkids
My boys are incredibly blessed to have grandparents who work hard to nurture a trusting, playful connection with them. Who better to offer advice...
Sunday Crafternoon
It's a blustery West Coast afternoon, but my three oldest grandchildren and I aren't worried about the weather. We're warm and snug inside, rolling...
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Simple Pleasures
I recently baked a birthday cake with my four-year-old grandson, and after we had iced it, I offered one of the beaters to him....
Gordy Dodd: Grandfather & Community Superhero
Gordy Dodd isn’t your typical grandfather. Who else do you know that’s just as comfortable playing Super Gordy, Bob Barker and the Incredible Hulk...
Victor & Edith Newman
Master carver Victor Newman and his wife, textile artist and clothing designer, Edith Newman, have raised three children, Marion, Carey and Ellen. Victor’s great...
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