The Quality of Conversation
The Quality of Conversation Did you ever notice that one person can enter a room and converse with multiple people? Is this a talent or a skill? Do you sometimes find yourself with your Pre-teen or teen Grandkids, and the conversation isn’t flowing as it used to? I used to get a call each Sunday […]
The Importance Of Reading To And With Your Grandchildren
The Importance Of Reading To And With Your Grandchild If you are anything like me, you savor your reading and what you learned from this valuable activity. I am very fortunate that most of my Grandkids are avid readers. How much of that comes from the many beautiful hours of us reading to and with […]
Grandparents Are Natural Connectors
Grandparents Are Natural Connectors The intention is an essential ingredient of connection. Because you are reading that sentence, you become qualified to be the best conduit for connecting with your Grandchildren. You will only be reading this article if you are a Caring Grandparent. Making a meaningful connection with another human being requires vulnerability on […]
EFFECTIVENESS (Playing to their strengths)
EFFECTIVENESS (Playing To Their Strengths) A part of our earned wisdom informs us that it is just as important to consider how we impart our stories, experiences, and wisdom as what those stories, experiences, and words of wisdom are. As Grandparents, we are poised to add something to the lives of our Grandchildren that no […]
Becoming a New Grandparent
Becoming A New Grandparent Whether for the first time or the umpteenth time, it is still a miraculous experience. There are, however, various considerations each time you are blessed. Many Grandparents are unaware at the time, but it is also a consideration as to which side of the Maternal/Paternal spectrum you occupy. This entire article […]
THE GRANDPARENT SPECTRUMS
THE GRANDPARENT SPECTRUMS I am blessed with 9 Wonderful grandchildren and four equally wonderful, Great Grandchildren in our blended family. They range in age from 14 to 36. If you get the picture of a plethora of experiences, binary and Non-binary genders, socioeconomic, geographic, familial, and cultural backgrounds, you are getting the picture pretty clear. […]
Don’t Ever Forget the Parents
Don’t Ever Forget About the Parents To say that being a grandparent today is a bit complicated is like saying Calculus is 1+1=2. While the core principles endure, there has been a significant evolution. The foundational desires such as aspiring to be the most exceptional grandparent or wishing to enrich these young lives with wisdom […]
How Much Will You Invest in The Journey From Good to Great Grandparenting?
To derive the most from this Journey, your results will depend on your vision of who you are and how great you would like to be as a Grandparent. The potential for creating more Love and Connection with your Grands is vast and unbounded. I encourage you to take stock of your values and hopes […]
A Gift
You have been given a gift. Actually, you are a gift. You are a Grandparent. let grandparenting happen You will be a Grandparent for twice as long as you were a parent. As Grandparents, we are at our highest and best selves when we act on our gift and do all we can to be […]
Grand Heroes
Grand Heroes Grandparents Raising Children is On A Spectrum Intentional Grandparenting I count my blessings each day that I get to interact with my Grandchildren freely. This just didn’t happen on its own. I am very intentional about extended family dynamics and do all I can to create a family culture of inclusion. This article […]