As new grandparents, we face many trials – becoming car-seat competent may be one of the most challenging. Using proper car safety seats is one of the most important factors in driving safely with grandchildren. It isn’t like we haven’t used a car seat before, right? But for most of us, it has been a …
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Dear Mr. and Ms. Advertiser, In the interest of the “60 is the new 40” generation, I am writing to request you consider our mental health with some of your commercials. TV shows of naked people, ads discussing erectile dysfunction and hemorrhoid cream need to be shown after little kids go to sleep. Not all of us are equipped …
As my oldest daughter and I embark on another round of supporting one another in efforts to get into shape, the idea of irresistible temptations have been on my mind. Thankfully I don’t lose my willpower when it comes to chocolate. No, it’s carbs that do me in. Love me some pasta… and potatoes. I’m …
Miriam Hendeles’ memories of her grandmother, filled with warmth and life lessons, have influenced how she is a grandmother all these years later. Read more from Miriam on her blog, Bubby’s Joys & Oys. When I was a little girl, both my grandmothers lived close to our home. We’d spend lots of time with them …
Nancy Wurtzel may be in the minority, but she doesn’t yearn for a new batch of babies in her life. No grandchildren is ok with her. Read more from Nancy Wurtzel on her blog, Dating Dementia. Sunday, Sept. 7 was National Grandparents Day. I thought about that day of recognition when my best friend told …