Grandchildren
Building Memories with Your Grandchildren
Navigating the joyous journey of grandparenthood can be a thrilling experience for Baby Boomers. This unique phase of life brings a new perspective by enriching our golden years with an abundance of love and bonding. As a grandparent, you have the power to create unforgettable memories with your grandchildren. Whether it’s through shared hobbies, family traditions, or simple everyday moments, these experiences will form a significant part of their childhood and your Legacy.
To create a strong bond with our grandchildren, it’s essential to understand their world. This includes getting to grips with the latest Technology and trends that shape their everyday lives. Embrace this opportunity to learn and grow together. Part of the legacy we leave is strengthening your connection with the younger generation, so as they grow older, they can say my baby boomer grandparent helped shape me into who I am today.
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Innovation and the Baby Boomer Generation Innovation is the ability to conceive, develop, deliver and scale new products, services, processes and business models. The Baby Boomer generation has often been a driving force in shaping society's trends and policies. As we are aging, our unique blend o…
Innovation and the Baby Boomer Generation Innovation is the ability to conceive, develop, deliver and scale new products, services, processes and business models. The Baby Boomer generation has ofte…
Innovation and the Baby Boomer Generation Innovation is the ability to conceive, develop, deliver and scale new products, services, processes and business models. The Baby Boomer generation has often been a driving force in shaping society's trends and policies. As we are aging, our unique blend of experience and an increased acceptance of technology paints a surprising picture: a generation that is both shaping and being shaped by the innovations of the modern world. Our experts in this area of the site explore how innovation has molded our lives.Technological innovation for Baby Boomer…
About Patricia D'Arcy LaughlinPatricia D’Arcy Laughlin was born in Trinidad of British and French ancestry. She was educated there and in the UK and the US. She is a world traveler and an award-winning artist, famous for developing her Unique Stainings on Wood. Although she has composed poetry, Sa…
About Patricia D'Arcy LaughlinPatricia D’Arcy Laughlin was born in Trinidad of British and French ancestry. She was educated there and in the UK and the US. She is a world traveler and an award-winn…
About Patricia D'Arcy LaughlinPatricia D’Arcy Laughlin was born in Trinidad of British and French ancestry. She was educated there and in the UK and the US. She is a world traveler and an award-winning artist, famous for developing her Unique Stainings on Wood. Although she has composed poetry, Sacrifices for Kingdoms is her first novel. She lives in Florida with her husband, and she has three children, five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.Connect with Patricia D’Arcy LaughlinWebsiteAmazonTimestamps00:15 Introduction1:16 What are your books about?2:40 What inspired you to write …
Send us a textAre you a grandparent unexpectedly stepping into the role of full-time parent for your grandchildren? Navigating school runs, tantrums, and isolation in an upturned social life? Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, searching for a community that understands your unique challenges?…
Send us a textAre you a grandparent unexpectedly stepping into the role of full-time parent for your grandchildren? Navigating school runs, tantrums, and isolation in an upturned social life? Do you f…
Send us a textAre you a grandparent unexpectedly stepping into the role of full-time parent for your grandchildren? Navigating school runs, tantrums, and isolation in an upturned social life? Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, searching for a community that understands your unique challenges? You're not alone in this journey of kinship care and the complexities it brings.I’m Laura Brazan, and like you, I found myself in the profound role of raising my grandchildren, a journey filled with unexpected turns and emotional highs and lows. Through experience, I realized the importance …
Children's Books Are Forever With Us Children's books are not just a source of entertainment; they play a crucial role in the development of young minds by fostering imagination, teaching moral values, and building foundational language skills. They are the first step in a lifelong journe…
Children's Books Are Forever With Us Children's books are not just a source of entertainment; they play a crucial role in the development of young minds by fostering imagination, teaching m…
Children's Books Are Forever With Us Children's books are not just a source of entertainment; they play a crucial role in the development of young minds by fostering imagination, teaching moral values, and building foundational language skills. They are the first step in a lifelong journey of learning and discovery. Our experts in this area of the site, explore the essential elements that contribute to the greatness of a children's book. From storylines to illustrations, and cultural impact to psychological influence, we will uncover what makes a book truly captivating for its young…
Send us a textAre you a grandparent unexpectedly thrust into the role of raising your grandchildren, grappling with complex emotions and new responsibilities? Do you find yourself balancing the nuances of childrearing with the legal, financial, and emotional challenges unique to this journey? Are yo…
Send us a textAre you a grandparent unexpectedly thrust into the role of raising your grandchildren, grappling with complex emotions and new responsibilities? Do you find yourself balancing the nuance…
Send us a textAre you a grandparent unexpectedly thrust into the role of raising your grandchildren, grappling with complex emotions and new responsibilities? Do you find yourself balancing the nuances of childrearing with the legal, financial, and emotional challenges unique to this journey? Are you seeking insights on mindfulness, self-care, and holistic approaches to well-being?I’m Laura Brazan, and in Episode 25 of 'Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Integrating Eastern Philosophy and Western Psychology in Program Development for Lifelong Wellness,' we delve into the transform…
Do Baby Boomers Have Empathy Does the Baby Boomer Generation show empathy? Probably the best way to answer this is ask their friends, co-workers, family, children and grandchildren. If we look at all the other generations like Echo Boomers, Generation X, Generation Z, the Greatest Generation, M…
Do Baby Boomers Have Empathy Does the Baby Boomer Generation show empathy? Probably the best way to answer this is ask their friends, co-workers, family, children and grandchildren. If we look at…
Do Baby Boomers Have Empathy Does the Baby Boomer Generation show empathy? Probably the best way to answer this is ask their friends, co-workers, family, children and grandchildren. If we look at all the other generations like Echo Boomers, Generation X, Generation Z, the Greatest Generation, Millennials, the Sandwich Generation or the Silent Generation, are Baby Boomers more empathic that those before us and those after us?Empathy is often touted as one of the most significant human capacities, distinguishing a mere observer of life from an active participant in the emotional experie…
This is our monthly one-on-one conversation. This week, I am discussing my impressions of DeeDee More's great blog post, "A Grandparent's Response to the Surgeon General's Advisory on Parents' Mental Health." Some of the data collected over the last few years concerning parents and their mental he…
This is our monthly one-on-one conversation. This week, I am discussing my impressions of DeeDee More's great blog post, "A Grandparent's Response to the Surgeon General's Advisory on Parents' Mental …
This is our monthly one-on-one conversation. This week, I am discussing my impressions of DeeDee More's great blog post, "A Grandparent's Response to the Surgeon General's Advisory on Parents' Mental Health." Some of the data collected over the last few years concerning parents and their mental health might be surprising to you. I was surprised to learn about some of the challenges that young parents face beyond dealing with picky eaters, colicky infants, and potty training, to name a few. As Grandfathers, I think we can help our grandchildren's parents by doing the following: Educate o…
I know you are probably asking right now, “Mimi, what on earth are you talking about?” Well, follow along as I roll “Compliment Cash – For Kids!”… which is my new fun idea to: Keep in touch with the grandchildren (whether you live close or far away) Praise their accomplishments (b…
I know you are probably asking right now, “Mimi, what on earth are you talking about?” Well, follow along as I roll “Compliment Cash – For Kids!”… which is my new fun idea to: Keep …
I know you are probably asking right now, “Mimi, what on earth are you talking about?” Well, follow along as I roll “Compliment Cash – For Kids!”… which is my new fun idea to: Keep in touch with the grandchildren (whether you live close or far away) Praise their accomplishments (big or small) Continue “snail mail” fun…as I always say….kids LOVE getting mail!I consider myself very lucky in that our grandchildren all live close! However, I still love to send goodies and such to the grandkids via “snail mail.” Even though we are in a very “tech-savvy” er…
Send us a textStruggling with the rollercoaster of preteen and teenage social struggles in today's digital age? Is navigating the maze of middle school friendships, social media, and digital drama leaving you and your grandchild feeling lost? Yearning for solutions in an increasingly connected …
Send us a textStruggling with the rollercoaster of preteen and teenage social struggles in today's digital age? Is navigating the maze of middle school friendships, social media, and digital dram…
Send us a textStruggling with the rollercoaster of preteen and teenage social struggles in today's digital age? Is navigating the maze of middle school friendships, social media, and digital drama leaving you and your grandchild feeling lost? Yearning for solutions in an increasingly connected world?I'm Laura Brazan, and on this week’s episode of 'Grandparents Raising Grandchildren,' we dive deep into "9 Truths About Navigating Social Struggles for Teens and Pre-Teens." Joining me is Jessica Speers, social sciences expert and accomplished author dedicated to guiding prete…
Author’s Bio: Brian received his chemical engineering degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1974 and has worked in the chemical industry, primarily in the environmental, health and safety area since then. Brian is also an ordained minister in the Church of the Brethren and serves as a part…
Author’s Bio: Brian received his chemical engineering degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1974 and has worked in the chemical industry, primarily in the environmental, health and safety area…
Author’s Bio: Brian received his chemical engineering degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1974 and has worked in the chemical industry, primarily in the environmental, health and safety area since then. Brian is also an ordained minister in the Church of the Brethren and serves as a part-time pastor at two small churches. In that role he has written and delivered more than 500 sermons. He lives in Elkton, MD with his wife, Emily and has two sons and seven grandchildren. While he has worked as an engineer during his adult life, he has had a life-long passion for all types…