A grandmother's blog on life
With two baby grandchildren approaching a year old, we love the toothy smile of one and the incoming sharp little stubs of another. Yes, we remember our children and older grandchildren and baby teeth, but we grandparents never had a chart to refer to that explains kinds of teeth and when we might … [Continue reading]
Grandparenting preteens and teenagers is different than any other grandparenting stage. Grandparenting babies, whether a long distance or local, is intense. We have to follow the parents’ rules, whether strict or lax, or anything in between. We must be very concerned about safety and do not want … [Continue reading]
When this Grandma was a child, I remember hearing about how some would mark their signature with an X because they could not read or write. Having a … [Continue reading]
This Grandma has written several posts about breastfeeding over the years, most saying that it should be a choice, nor guilting or forcing new mothers … [Continue reading]
One of the worst parts of the baby using teethers or pacifiers is when they land on the floor and there is nothing handy but one’s mouth to clean it. … [Continue reading]
I just saw the movie,“On the Basis of Sex,” and cannot share the “wow” moment in the movie for me without spoiling the movie for you. I am one of the … [Continue reading]
Just too few years ago, our younger daughter re-introduced us to a high school friend with whom she reconnected. As we of long years know, … [Continue reading]
The last two years, this Grandma’s New Year’s posts have been heavy and emotionally taxing. See post, 2018 New Year’s Resolutions Focusing on … [Continue reading]
This is what my dearest longest (we never say oldest) friend, a lifetime resident of New York City, taught me of secrets of the New York lifestyle … [Continue reading]
Remember the scary clown phase where kids and adults alike were terrified? Every time my daughters and I look at The Sunshine Symphony by Neurosmith … [Continue reading]
This Grandma made an annual appointment for the gynecologist. I received a call from the office right before the appointment. They cancelled my … [Continue reading]
This Grandma found the Oppenheimer Toy Awards years ago. The website, a few years ago, was redesigned and hard to navigate. Looking for toys for the … [Continue reading]
Everything with the two newest baby grandchildren is about organic. Of course, organic clothing is the new rage and there are new organic brands this … [Continue reading]
This Grandma has found that we Boomers are beyond the average age of most standard medical studies. It is about time that age 50 was not the upper … [Continue reading]
Since the synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh, there has been public discussion as to whether the shooting was really against being religious. It seems … [Continue reading]
It has been happening to Jews for many thousands of years. It has touched our family and we Jews, collectively and of my family, can never forget. To … [Continue reading]
Spending a month in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, I was surprised to see so many strollers and so few tourists. This is clearly New York family … [Continue reading]
A long (we never say old) dear friend called for advice about toys for her grandson and the third child in a family. It is always a challenge to … [Continue reading]
We Boomers are downsizing, or so I hear in the news and media. Moreover, articles and advice columns about how our adult children do not want our … [Continue reading]
When this Grandma was an elementary school teacher, I always made a deal with the teacher next door. I could not stand vomit or blood, so I asked if … [Continue reading]
As a completely obsessive and proud grandmother, I relish every warm, funny and outrageous moment I have with my family. Read more...