James Lott, Jr.

Telling the Grandchildren

Telling your grandchildren you have cancer changes you forever. Their quiet strength, their brave faces, their whispered “We’ve got you”…

2 weeks ago

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…

2 months ago

The Grandparent That’s Left

Grief doesn’t ask for permission, but it shows up anyway—with questions, with silence, with stories only you remember. I didn’t…

6 months ago

Dating as Papa Jamie in My 30s and 40s: <br>What I Learned

At first, it stung a little. Actually it stung a LOTT! I questioned if I should even bring it up…

7 months ago

Becoming Papa Jamie: <br >Navigating Grandparenthood in My 30s

Being a grandparent in your 30s doesn’t come with a manual. It’s not something many books or movies have prepared…

8 months ago