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We Can’t Have It Both Ways: Grandkids & the Halftime Show

Posted by GrandkidsMatter | Feb 6, 2020 | GrandDaughters, School Aged Kids, Teens | 0 |

by Teresa Bell Kindred My oldest granddaughter is 14 and very into pop culture. She spent the...

Seize Every Opportunity with Your Grandkids

Posted by GrandkidsMatter | Jan 30, 2020 | Grandchildren | 0 |

As we reflect on tragedies around us, it’s appropriate to ask ourselves lots of “What if …?” questions, and maybe even make some “seize the day” commitments. What would that look like? I think of grandparents like Diane …

Important Conversations: 3 Keys for Grandparents

Posted by GrandkidsMatter | Jan 23, 2020 | Grandkids' Parents, Healthy Relationships | 0 |

As a parent and grandparent, I’m big on open communication in our family and extended family. With our adult children and their spouses, it’s so easy for misunderstandings to creep in, which can then lead to confusion, hurt feelings, bitterness, and worse. And most of us know that any amount of discord can get in the way of our opportunities and effectiveness as grandparents.

I encourage a proactive approach…

Grandparenting: Magical Connections & Very Real Benefits

Posted by GrandkidsMatter | Jan 16, 2020 | Grandchildren, Healthy Relationships | 0 |

“Grandparents … so easy to operate, even a child can do it.” Is that true for you? This highlights two aspects of grandparenting that we should celebrate and make the most of …