Blogs

December 12, 2025

What on Earth is an Upside-down Hug?

A simple, silly ritual like an Upside-Down Hug can create lifelong memories. Grandparents who build unique traditions give their grandkids connection, identity, and love that lasts for decades.
December 9, 2025

Grandparents Preparing Families for Dementia

Grandparents Preparing Families for Dementia Dementia is a word that can stir fear, confusion, and uncertainty for many families. Yet for grandparents, understanding dementia is not only about preparing for the possibility of memory loss—it […]
December 4, 2025

Telling the Grandchildren

Telling your grandchildren you have cancer changes you forever. Their quiet strength, their brave faces, their whispered “We’ve got you” became my reason to fight even harder. Love doesn’t remove the fear — it gives you the strength to face it. 💙
November 21, 2025
Senior woman doing puzzle to stay mentally sharp

Staying Mentally Sharp as You Age

Staying mentally sharp as you age is about more than preventing decline, it’s about living with purpose, curiosity, and confidence. With simple daily habits like learning new skills, staying socially connected, and nourishing your body, you can keep your mind vibrant and active at every stage of life.
November 3, 2025
Grandparents with grandchildren family gathering

Grandparents 11th Commandment

With a warm smile and wisdom that comes from years of family memories, Neil reminds us why respecting and supporting our grown children as they raise the next generation is so important.
October 15, 2025

Grandparenting as Reductive Art

Just as a sculptor does not force the wood or stone into something unnatural, a wise grandparent does not try to remake a child in their own image. Instead, they focus on how they, with the parents, can work to remove fear, doubt, and pressure by offering love, patience, and perspective.
October 13, 2025

The Weight and Wonder of Being the Sole Grandparent

Being the only grandparent in a child’s life is both a privilege and a profound responsibility. It’s not about replacing what’s missing — it’s about providing what’s needed: presence, stability, and heart.
October 2, 2025

When Holiday Traditions Collide

When holiday traditions shift, it can feel like rejection—but it’s really family evolution at work. Learn how grandparents can embrace new roles, adapt traditions, and keep connections strong.