Grandparenting
Cherished Connections: The Role of Baby Boomer Grandparents
Baby Boomers, as grandparents, bring a wealth of experience and Wisdom to the role, creating a special bond with their grandchildren. Through their stories, traditions, and life lessons, they enrich their grandchildren’s lives and provide invaluable guidance. Baby Boomer grandparents adapt to the digital age, utilizing Technology to stay connected and foster meaningful Relationships. They actively participate in their grandchildren’s upbringing, offering care, support, and mentorship. By nurturing strong intergenerational bonds, Baby Boomer grandparents contribute to the growth and development of future generations.
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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 
In this heartfelt episode of AlzAuthors, we dive into the emotional and practical aspects of caring for loved ones with dementia, with a special focus on family memories and intergenerational bonds. Jeannette Fazzari Jones shares a particularly touching story about her experiences with her grandpare…
In this heartfelt episode of AlzAuthors, we dive into the emotional and practical aspects of caring for loved ones with dementia, with a special focus on family memories and intergenerational bonds. J…
In this heartfelt episode of AlzAuthors, we dive into the emotional and practical aspects of caring for loved ones with dementia, with a special focus on family memories and intergenerational bonds. Jeannette Fazzari Jones shares a particularly touching story about her experiences with her grandparents’ dementia, detailing both the struggles and joys she encountered along the way. She is the author of the beautifully illustrated children's book, Meatballs for Grandpa.We talk about how the many senses like touch and smell impact memory, and how to use sensory activities to connect not just …
Marianne Sciucco
September 3, 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
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How do you remember what you need to do for the people you need to do it for, I mean really? Information management is the organization that will allow you to make informed decisions for the people, appointments, and processes in your life. The Sunday Basket® takes care of active papers, but some p…
How do you remember what you need to do for the people you need to do it for, I mean really? Information management is the organization that will allow you to make informed decisions for the people, a…
How do you remember what you need to do for the people you need to do it for, I mean really? Information management is the organization that will allow you to make informed decisions for the people, appointments, and processes in your life. The Sunday Basket® takes care of active papers, but some papers you need to hang on to. There are no more actions to do with this type of paper, but they are critical for future reference. I have a binder system, within The Paper Solution, to help you manage all the informational papers. Medical Binder The Medical Binder has allowed me to have many informe…
Lisa Woodruff
August 30, 2024 
Doug Sohn from Success After Sixty is joining the podcast to discuss his experience living in a multi-generational home. If Doug's name sounds familiar, that is because he is a returning guest. Doug is joining us again to talk about living in a multi-generational home. We learn that Doug and his w…
Doug Sohn from Success After Sixty is joining the podcast to discuss his experience living in a multi-generational home. If Doug's name sounds familiar, that is because he is a returning guest. Doug i…
Doug Sohn from Success After Sixty is joining the podcast to discuss his experience living in a multi-generational home. If Doug's name sounds familiar, that is because he is a returning guest. Doug is joining us again to talk about living in a multi-generational home. We learn that Doug and his wife have always had a full home, regardless of whether it contained six children or other people coming to live with them. As our discussion continues, we learn that Doug and his wife had moved into a retirement community, expecting they would be mostly just themselves. Doug shares with us that hi…
Greg Payne
August 30, 2024 Karen Stillman from Baby Making Genius is back on the podcast to discuss her relationship with her grandfathers and share her thoughts about her father as a grandpa. We are introduced to George (Granddad) and Henry (Grandpa Daddy)and their relationship with Karen and her siblings. Continuing our d…
Karen Stillman from Baby Making Genius is back on the podcast to discuss her relationship with her grandfathers and share her thoughts about her father as a grandpa. We are introduced to George (Grand…
Karen Stillman from Baby Making Genius is back on the podcast to discuss her relationship with her grandfathers and share her thoughts about her father as a grandpa. We are introduced to George (Granddad) and Henry (Grandpa Daddy)and their relationship with Karen and her siblings. Continuing our discussion, we hear how Granddad was a scary grandfather and Grandpa Daddy was a fun-loving card-playing grandfather. Grandpa Daddy introduced the kids to the game Crib or Cribbage. We learn that the grandkids were brought up playing by 'grandpa's rules,' meaning grandpa typically won the game. Grand…
Greg Payne
August 23, 2024 
When a family gets a diagnosis of a dementia causing disease, it's normal to want to shield kids and even teens from the news. However, with the right support, they can be an invaluable supportive caregiver to their loved one. Here are some tips on how to help them navigate that role. Open Communica…
When a family gets a diagnosis of a dementia causing disease, it's normal to want to shield kids and even teens from the news. However, with the right support, they can be an invaluable supportive car…
When a family gets a diagnosis of a dementia causing disease, it's normal to want to shield kids and even teens from the news. However, with the right support, they can be an invaluable supportive caregiver to their loved one. Here are some tips on how to help them navigate that role. Open Communication:Talk Honestly: Explain dementia in an age-appropriate way. Address their fears and frustrations openly. Listen Actively: Validate their feelings. Let them know it's okay to feel sad, angry, or confused.Supportive Caregiving:Find Age-Appropriate Tasks: Let them help with simple task…
Jennifer Fink
August 20, 2024 
Send us a Text Message.Are you a grandparent unexpectedly thrust into the role of primary caregiver for your grandchildren? Do you feel overwhelmed by the challenges of parenting again while navigating the complexities of legal, financial, and emotional support? In the "Grandparents Raising Grandchi…
Send us a Text Message.Are you a grandparent unexpectedly thrust into the role of primary caregiver for your grandchildren? Do you feel overwhelmed by the challenges of parenting again while navigatin…
Send us a Text Message.Are you a grandparent unexpectedly thrust into the role of primary caregiver for your grandchildren? Do you feel overwhelmed by the challenges of parenting again while navigating the complexities of legal, financial, and emotional support? In the "Grandparents Raising Grandchildren" podcast, renowned parenting expert Nicholeen Peck shares powerful strategies to simplify your parenting experience and bring harmony to your household.Discover how the innovative "Teaching Self Government" approach can free families from emotional bondage and inspire grandparents to create a …
Laura Brazan
August 20, 2024 
Author’s Bio: Diane Helentjaris often writes about unsung lives. After spending the middle years of her career as a clinical physician and public health administrator, she returned to her humanities roots. In 2020, she was a finalist for the Iceland Writers’ Retreat Alumni Award. Her historic no…
Author’s Bio: Diane Helentjaris often writes about unsung lives. After spending the middle years of her career as a clinical physician and public health administrator, she returned to her humanities…
Author’s Bio: Diane Helentjaris often writes about unsung lives. After spending the middle years of her career as a clinical physician and public health administrator, she returned to her humanities roots. In 2020, she was a finalist for the Iceland Writers’ Retreat Alumni Award. Her historic novel The Indenture of Ivy O’Neill won the 2024 Maryland Writers’ Association Novel competition in the Romance and Historical category. Her poems and short stories are featured in anthologies, including her chapbook Diaspora. Her latest book I Ain’t Afraid — The World of Lulu Bell Parr, Wild …
Deliah Lawrence
August 19, 2024 This week's guest is Jim Tracy, or as he is better known, The Grampion. Jim and I dive right in and talk about the challenges and fun of being younger grandfathers. Jim shares with us how he is building connections with his grandchildren of all ages. We learn how The Grampion is staying active and w…
This week's guest is Jim Tracy, or as he is better known, The Grampion. Jim and I dive right in and talk about the challenges and fun of being younger grandfathers. Jim shares with us how he is buildi…
This week's guest is Jim Tracy, or as he is better known, The Grampion. Jim and I dive right in and talk about the challenges and fun of being younger grandfathers. Jim shares with us how he is building connections with his grandchildren of all ages. We learn how The Grampion is staying active and working out with his grandson, who is a Division 1 level football recruit, and his five-year-old grandson, who wants to sling on a ruck pack and go hike the mountains around Eagle(Boise), Idaho. We also learned how Jim would sit down with the granddaughter, who was learning music, and how he encourag…
Greg Payne
August 16, 2024 
Send us a Text Message.Attention grandparents thrust into the unexpected role of raising your grandchildren: Are you seeking the secret to nurturing future leaders amidst adversity? Join host Laura Brazan as she welcomes renowned educator and author Barbara Ann Mojica to share her insights on foste…
Send us a Text Message.Attention grandparents thrust into the unexpected role of raising your grandchildren: Are you seeking the secret to nurturing future leaders amidst adversity? Join host Laura B…
Send us a Text Message.Attention grandparents thrust into the unexpected role of raising your grandchildren: Are you seeking the secret to nurturing future leaders amidst adversity? Join host Laura Brazan as she welcomes renowned educator and author Barbara Ann Mojica to share her insights on fostering critical thinking skills in children. Discover the key signs of leadership potential and learn practical strategies for instilling essential values and life skills that will empower your grandchildren to navigate the challenges of the digital age. From engaging children in everyday critical thi…
Laura Brazan
August 13, 2024 
Hindsight is 20/20. I don’t know who coined this phrase, but it is annoyingly true. I’ve lived with migraine disease for over half a century. I don’t know how many times I’ve looked back at my migraine history through the lens of current knowledge and said, “I wish I would have known about…
Hindsight is 20/20. I don’t know who coined this phrase, but it is annoyingly true. I’ve lived with migraine disease for over half a century. I don’t know how many times I’ve looked back at my…
Hindsight is 20/20. I don’t know who coined this phrase, but it is annoyingly true. I’ve lived with migraine disease for over half a century. I don’t know how many times I’ve looked back at my migraine history through the lens of current knowledge and said, “I wish I would have known about this back then.”Sometimes these moments of hindsight are because of brand new developments from the hardworking scientists who study migraine disease. Other times it’s because I didn’t know the right questions to ask, the people who had the answers didn’t tell me, or it was before the inter…
Tammy Hader
August 12, 2024 
