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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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…
Laura Brazan
September 10, 2024 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…
Greg Payne
September 6, 2024 
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…
Shelly Latinovich
September 4, 2024 
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…
Laura Brazan
September 3, 2024 
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…
Deliah Lawrence
September 2, 2024 Just Face It, Your Kids Think You're an Artifact (Ancient and no longer relevant)Remember when you were young and convinced you'd never grow up? Thirty seemed ancient, and you figured you'd never actually get there. Well, surprise—you did! And now you're over fifty-five with teenage grandchildre…
Just Face It, Your Kids Think You're an Artifact (Ancient and no longer relevant)Remember when you were young and convinced you'd never grow up? Thirty seemed ancient, and you figured you'd never ac…
Just Face It, Your Kids Think You're an Artifact (Ancient and no longer relevant)Remember when you were young and convinced you'd never grow up? Thirty seemed ancient, and you figured you'd never actually get there. Well, surprise—you did! And now you're over fifty-five with teenage grandchildren who think you're straight out of the Stone Age.Think back to when you thought your own parents were relics who had no clue about your world. They were basically fossils to you. Fast forward a few decades, and now it's your turn. Despite your best efforts to stay hip and in the know, your grandkids…
Royce Shook
September 1, 2024 
Photo by Unsplash+ in collaboration with Curated LifestyleThe EndGame is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.My wife and I have been talking about how to handle our final resting places. Not with our friends, of course…
Photo by Unsplash+ in collaboration with Curated LifestyleThe EndGame is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.My wife a…
Photo by Unsplash+ in collaboration with Curated LifestyleThe EndGame is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.My wife and I have been talking about how to handle our final resting places. Not with our friends, of course. The surest way to clear a crowded room instantly is to talk about death. The subject makes most people a bit twitchy.My siblings and I had that exact reaction when our mother sat the four of us down and demanded that we divide her possessions among us, now, because she didn’t want any bickering …
Don Akchin
August 31, 2024 
My top 15 tips to Redefine, Rejuvenate, Reinvent your FABULOUS AFTER FIFTY Life 1. Connect to yourself: Every day when you wake up, take as little as a few minutes to check in with yourself. We tend to live busy lives and only become aware of our own body when it hurts, of our own mind when we g…
My top 15 tips to Redefine, Rejuvenate, Reinvent your FABULOUS AFTER FIFTY Life 1. Connect to yourself: Every day when you wake up, take as little as a few minutes to check in with yourself. We te…
My top 15 tips to Redefine, Rejuvenate, Reinvent your FABULOUS AFTER FIFTY Life 1. Connect to yourself: Every day when you wake up, take as little as a few minutes to check in with yourself. We tend to live busy lives and only become aware of our own body when it hurts, of our own mind when we get stressed and our own spirituality when we feel lost, helpless. Maybe you just ask yourself, how am I right now? What do I need today to feel great? Or you can use mindfulness and just stop and focus without judgement (like letting the snow settle in those glass balls). Maybe you write in a journa…
Julie Kennedy
August 30, 2024 
