grandparenting
Boomer’s guide to grandparenting
Written by Tim and Darcy Kimmel
Brace yourself for a new era of grandparenting! Just as our parents didn’t know what to think of us baby boomers when we were going through our teen years, our kids are starting to wonder what to think of us now that we are becoming grandparents.
Oma's hands
Written by Michelle Dwyer
In my first job as a legal assistant I wore suits and high heels every day. I grew my nails long and wore what I thought was a sophisticated red polish. I took great delight in my nicely manicured hands.
Grandparenting from a distance
My mother-in-law used to say that the thing she loved best of all was when she had her two children, their spouses and all her grandchildren under one roof together. I now know what she meant.
Special grandparenting
Written by Suzanne Jordan Brown
A grandchild is one of God’s most wonderful gifts. But what if that gift isn’t the “perfect” bundle of joy you expected?
A child born with physical or mental handicaps takes grandparenting to a new dimension. Different needs and challenges arise – along with a new set of blessings.
Blended family grandparenting
Written by Robert Busha
Often, I relive the adventure of whacking through brush “on safari” in the woods with my step-grandsons, Andrew and Aaron. Investing time in our kiddos is one of the gifts my wife and I routinely give to our children’s children and stepchildren. You can give your step-grandchildren many presents, but the gifts of understanding, love and impartiality are priceless.
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