So many people write books on parenting. But very few have written books on grandparenting – or how to finesse our roles as grandparents . Everyone seems to think that when we become grandmothers, we just *know* what to do. Guess what: We do not. We need guidance, support –… Read More
As the holidays are approaching we are excited to have time together with our married children and our grandchildren. Mothers-in-law and grandmothers can use this list for preparing for any extended family gathering for special occasions or holidays –including Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur, Sukkos…followed by Thanksgiving, Chanukah, Christmas and New… Read More
Imagine coming home one day and finding a large set of furniture in your living room that you had no idea would be there? How would you feel? a) thrilled that you now have a room of furniture b) On the phone with a moving company to get it out… Read More
I recently read an article on a noted grandparenting website. The humorous article was basically a MIL-DIL translator: The article was a list of examples to the effect of: If your MIL says this, she really means this. And if your DIL says that, she really means that. So before… Read More
image credit/source We’ve all had the experience. You’re standing somewhere, in a particular situation of your daily life, and suddenly you think, “hey, I’ve felt this feeling before. This feels so familiar…when did this happen to me? Where was I when it happened in the past….?” It’s called “having a… Read More
