How To Say No To Your Grandchildren
*Affiliate Disclosure The Secret Weapon of Cool Grandmas: Saying No Without Saying No Ah, the joys of being a grandma! Unconditional love, silly adventures, and that magical bond that only exists...
View ArticleRELATIONSHIPS AFTER 50: A TIGHTLY WOVEN TAPESTRY
Darling, have you ever used a loom? I think the loom and the threads we weave are a perfect metaphor for the relationships after 50 that we create and maintain. You know, and I know, that life after 50...
View ArticleHalloween Jokes for Kids and Grandkids
Laughter has the magical ability to bridge generations. Every chuckle, giggle, and guffaw are like love spells being cast. The Halloween season presents a perfect opportunity to connect with our...
View ArticleHow to Say Goodbye to an Estranged Child
As a good mother, you can never truly say goodbye to your estranged adult child, but you can shift your focus to yourself and your life’s passions in order to live your best life possible. That is what...
View ArticlePassing Down Traditions from Generation to Generation
How to pass down traditions from generation to generation is up to us, darling. We are the glue that holds the family together, and we also hold all the combinations to our family’s past. We are the...
View ArticleThe Challenges of GRANDmotherhood
I was recently honored to be featured in GRAND Magazine (read the feature here). Learn more about this priceless (yet free!) resource for grandmothers in today’s story written by the editor, Christine...
View ArticleMy Journey Through Gaslighting, Estrangement, and the Unexpected Gift of...
Gaslighting, Estrangement, and Surrender This story is written for the tens of thousands of good mothers, grandmothers, grandchildren, and all the other women who have been gaslighted by another...
View ArticleA Letter to a Grandchild From a Grandma: Loving From Afar
When I look at my life, I have few regrets. I have a wonderful life. What would I wish for right now if I could wish upon a star? I would wish to go back in time and spend more together time with my...
View ArticleThe Modern Grandmother: A Fusion of Strength, Style, and Spirit
As I reflect on my journey as a grandmother, I’m struck by how different the role of a modern grandmother is compared to the days of my own grandmothers. Back then, grandmothers were often seen as the...
View ArticleCelebrating Grandparent’s Day: The Courage of Estranged Grandmothers
Happy Grandparent’s Day to All the Fortunate Grandmothers Worldwide I don’t know your name, but I know many of your titles. You are Grandma, Gigi, Nanny, Yaya, Abuelita, Geema, and Mimi. I am Honey to...
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