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Safety at Grandma’s House
Amy Dickinson writes the “Ask Amy,” column nationally, reprinted in the Sun Sentinel newspaper in Florida. In her January 22, 2013...
Feb 11, 20134 min read


Advice from Grandma for Grandchildren: Keep Your Own Troubles — Three Rules to Live By
My Mother had a saying which translates into, “keep your own troubles.” Every time I would complain about problems in my life, that is...
Feb 3, 20134 min read


You are Only as Happy as your Unhappiest Grandchild
A young friend whose youngest is a freshman in college shared her current nightmare. Her daughter has a promiscuous roommate and has...
Jan 31, 20132 min read


The Wisdom of Multi-generational Friendships
I was with a long (we never say old) friend recently at a professional event, and of course asked her and her husband about their seven...
Jan 29, 20133 min read


Should Grandchildren be Forced to Write Grandma a Thank You Note
Watching the Today Show on NBC on January 22, 2013, I saw Philip Galanes, New York Times columnist and author of the book, “Social Q’s:...
Jan 27, 20136 min read


Newtown Massacre and Grandma’s Responsibility
It is now nearly four weeks since the Newtown massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School and you would think the brutal news would not be...
Jan 24, 20139 min read


Our Grandsons Have to Be Prepared to Support Themselves in Our Evolving Society
When I raised two daughters, I was concerned about them finding careers in which they would be able to support themselves and not have to...
Jan 22, 20136 min read


Grandma’s Way to “Train a Parent, Spare a Child”
I wish I came up with this title, but I didn’t. Bruce Feiler, the author of “The Secrets of Happy Families,” wrote a column with this...
Jan 12, 20135 min read


Grandma Says Support Breastfeeding Working Women
Oh My God! Model and working mother Gisele Bunchen, age 33, wife of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, tweeted a photograph of...
Jan 3, 20132 min read


This Grandma Has Won the Lottery
December 17, 2013 was a big day in America. MegaMillions Lottery’s jackpot was $636 million. The odds of winning were 1 in 259...
Jan 3, 20134 min read


How to be the Best Grandma in the World with the Most Joy and Least Responsibility
Raising children is difficult, time consuming, challenging–just plain HARD. There is a saying that if I knew how much fun it was to be a...
Sep 17, 20114 min read
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