As many of you know, I love taking care of my grandchildren, for short or longer periods of time. An overnight at our home for our grandson when he asks or an outing to the ballgame or an afternoon spent hanging out at our home have become pretty regular events… Read More
They say that nothing in life is a coincidence. Recently I received a seemingly random phone call from another writer, Becky Sarah, who happens to write about the topic of being a grandmother. Becky wrote a book (Whittier Street Press, Sept 2013), Grandmothering: Real Life in Real Families. My encounter… Read More
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
