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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, thou shalt not reach for another cookie, thou shalt not...

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 thing to witness. I believe this to be one of...

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 included anyone from our surrounding blocks who could come out...

Grand V5 E5

GRAND honours and supports grandparents by providing information on resources and businesses for families and a forum for the exchange of ideas and opinions • Sunday ‘Crafternoon’ • Setting Up a Meal Train •...

Setting Up a Meal Train

A meal train is when a group of family members and friends work together to deliver meals to someone who is going through a major life change. While some of these occasions are happy,...

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 up our sleeves in preparation for a few hours of...

Smart Kids & Smart Phones

My children were probably the last generation to be raised without cellphones, so I must admit, I had absolutely no experience with them as a parent. In fact, I actually held off buying one for...

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 on how to connect with teenage grandkids than two grandparents...

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