Becoming a grandparent can be one of the sweetest things in life. Grandparents often have a rejuvenating glow when they talk about their grandchildren. Usually the joys of grandparenthood come without the same stresses of parenting. In fact: The worries that burden us about our own children don’t weigh as heavy with our grandchildren. The […]
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Grocery Store Meltdown Part II—When the Sh*%t Hits the Fan!
You’ve tried everything to ward off the tantrum at the grocery store (see this post if you haven’t): You connected through Special Time before you left the house, You kept that yummy connection when you got to the store, and You tried some playful moves when they were headed for upset city. But they were […]
The Secret to a Better Vacation
For kids, one of the best things about vacation is that they have more of their parents’ attention. We may be able to let go of some of the worries and distractions that consume us during the week and put more time and attention into our children when we’re away with them. But a lot […]
