Grandchildren are a blessing. But carrying them can be a big ol’ pain in the back, neck, arms, and hips. Carry your grandchild comfortably and pain free. We often find ourselves picking up our grandkids (which can put...
The holidays are a time of celebration, giving thanks, and spending time with loved ones. As grandparents, you want to make the most of these times with your grandchildren.There are many ways to enjoy these special times,...
Grandparents today are taking a larger role in the lives of their grandchildren, sharing their worries and joys, giving them love and support, and helping out harried and exhausted parents. With the retirement of the baby boomer...
Many newfangled gadgets have been invented over the last decade with the promise of making life easier for baby and mom alike. But with so much changing in technology, how do you know which will be the...
Some of the fondest memories that many adults have of their childhood is the time spent gardening with a grandparent. Gardening can be a great way for virtually anyone to relax and cultivate fruits and vegetables to...
By Amanda Carlson – When you have your first grandchild it can be a humbling experience. You remember when your children were that tiny and helpless, and now they have a child of their own. Thankfully you...
Living in a mobile society that allows us the freedom to move from state to state or to other countries provides many positives. But being close to grandchildren and thus able to develop close relationships isn’t one...
GUEST POST: GENE T. ‘TOMMY’ BARNES “THE WELL” Is there anyplace I can go to avoid your Spirit? to be out of your sight? If I climb to the sky, you’re there! If I go underground, you’re...
By Janet Thompson, originally published on newhopedigital.com – Today I’m thrilled to have my friend Janet Thompson – who is a grandmother several times over – share with us today about ways we can spiritually nurture our...
“When my parents got ill, we didn’t want to put them into a nursing facility. My parents needed one of their kids to oversee their care and the best way to do that was to bring them...
By Max Elliot Anderson – My wife and I became first time grandparents on January 23 of this year. Later this summer, our daughter and her husband are expecting their baby. As a parent or grandparent, you...
In a recent opinion piece, Sara Hacala lamented the absence of civility in our daily lives. Stressing that technology has changed the way we communicate with others and that bad behavior is often awarded with celebrity, Hacala...
By Nancie Carmichael – They’re coming! Grandkids, that is. And I can’t wait. Willy. Kendsy. Cali. Hogan. Pearson. Jackson. Cole. Hudson. Wesley. Annabelle. They range in ages from fourteen years to twelve months. While Grand-Kid Camp in...