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. 💙
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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.
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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.
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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.
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June 24, 2025

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 expect to be the grandparent that’s left. But here I am—carrying love, memory, and a quiet kind of strength.
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May 28, 2025

Honor Grandmother

When considering how your grandchildren view your relationship and what you want your legacy to be regarding you and your spouse, think about the ending to this sentence: “I knew Grandpa loved Grandma because he always…”
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