So Glad Holidays Are Over
Dear Susan, All I can say is I’m glad the holidays are over. I have not seen my grandson since my daughter severed all family ties three...
THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX
Think outside the box. Holidays are a great time to send gifts to grandkids to let them know that they have not been forgotten especially...
How Grandmother's Brains React To The Sight Of Their Grandchildren
Emory University graduate students conducted an intergenerational study about the brain functions of grandmothers when they interact with...
LEARN BY MY MISTAKES
If I had known what I know today, I would have stood a better chance of staying connected to my grandchild. My biggest mistake was...
NO VOICE NO CHOICE
Sadly grandparent visitation issues are a growing social problem that doesn't seem to dissipate. Parents/custodial caregivers love the...
Relying On Others To Gain Access Can Be Exhausting
It can be tough on grandparents when they are reliant on one of the parents in order to be connected with a grandchild. In fact it's darn...
One Way To Deal With Disappointment
People disappoint us all the time, but when it's a grandchild who causes that disappointment, the pain burns deep. So what does a...
Disposable
Everything is disposable, including people. When we no longer have use for things we get rid if them. The same can be said about people...
Sideways
It's always a shock when a perfectly pleasant family event goes sideways. These days it doesn't take much to set people off. The world...
Entitlement
Dear Susan, I always seem to be in hot water with my daughter in law. I can’t seem to do anything right. Nevermind that my husband and I...
