Guest Blogs

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

A Grandfather’s Wisdom for a New Generation

In a world of quick texts and fleeting likes, one grandfather reminds us what truly lasts — love, wisdom, and…

2 months ago

Grandparenting as Reductive Art

Just as a sculptor does not force the wood or stone into something unnatural, a wise grandparent does not try…

2 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…

2 months ago

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…

3 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

Honor Grandmother

When considering how your grandchildren view your relationship and what you want your legacy to be regarding you and your…

7 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

Words That Shape a Legacy: 4 Things Every Grandson Needs to Hear

Even when our grandsons are older and developing that internal drive and determination, having their grandfather cheering them on is…

9 months ago