Grandchildren

Most grandmothers I know carry a quiet question: What is my actual role here? You don’t want to overstep. You don’t want to second-guess your adult children. But you also don’t want to sit on the sidelines of the lives of the people you love most. There’s an answer to that question, and it comes from an unlikely place…

You may remember watching your children or nieces/nephews spend “their” money differently than “your” money? Suddenly, what they asked you to buy, was not what they were willing to spend their own money on, remember that? That always made me chuckle. And now I am seeing the same scenario in our grandchildren…

I still remember the day when our daughter and son-in-law announced that they were having a baby. My husband Rick and I were going to be grandparents! The pregnancy and birth happened in the blink of an eye. We were blessed with a beautiful, bouncing, 8 lb.10 oz. baby boy named Jacob…

My granddaughter is drawn to anything sparkly. If it’s pink or purple – or both – all the better. One afternoon, I set my jewelry box in the middle of the bed. She climbed up next to me, legs tucked under, already reaching. We went through…

If you’ve ever wondered, “We’re close… so why doesn’t my grandchild tell me what’s really going on?” you’re not alone. Many grandparents feel quietly hurt when they learn something important later – through parents…

Are you ready to become a grandparent? Many women look forward to this stage of life and even anxiously prod their children to make it a reality sooner rather than later. In the end, we don’t really have much to say about when the blessed…

Music is one of those things that can easily bond generations. Songs have a universal power to connect people and make lasting memories. Sharing your favorite “old-time” songs with your grandkids is a great way to share your stories with them and show them how you were when you were younger.

Finding the right Christmas gift for your grandkids is no small feat, especially with so many choices out there! Here’s a curated list of ideas divided by age groups to help you pick the perfect gift for each child. From the little ones to the almost adults, you’ll find gifts…

The first Christmas with a new grandchild is one to remember. Here are 12 special gift ideas perfect for babies from newborn to one-year-old, combining practicality, sentiment, and charm. This article offers 12 ideas for a baby’s first year Christmas gift…

But it’s not always easy to know how to ensure that your relationship with your grandchildren stays strong. That’s why I have put together this guide that will help you maintain a great relationship with the little ones in your family…