James Lott, Jr.

The Grandfather My Children Never Had

A heartfelt reflection on growing up without a present father and wondering how that absence shaped future generations. Sometimes healing…

2 months ago

What Grandfather Mode Really Means

Grandfather Mode means stepping back without stepping away—offering quiet strength, steady support, and wisdom that guides rather than controls, as…

4 months ago

Telling the Grandchildren

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

8 months 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…

10 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year ago