Awesome Grandparenting
How to Make the Best Cinnamon Rolls Ever
Here’s how to make the best homemade cinnamon rolls ever! These are better than any you can buy anywhere and I promise your family is going to love them. I understand that making homemade dough can be intimidating but this post includes thorough instructions from me. In addition, so many readers asked questions in the…
Read MoreCan Being a Grandparent Help You Live Longer?
Can being a grandparent help you live longer? As if there aren’t enough great reasons for spending time with your grandchildren, multiple studies show that there are measurable health benefits for spending time with and helping care for grandchildren. It seems that being a grandparent can help you live longer too! Is it possible? Can…
Read MoreHow to Stay Close to Teenage Grandchildren
It’s a myth that teenagers don’t want to ever hang out with their grandparents! Being their grandparent doesn’t stop when they become teens. Here’s how to stay close to teenage grandchildren. I’m going to share my perspective of the teenage years from my personal and professional life. First I want to share a story. I…
Read MoreHow to Help Your Grandchildren Feel at Home When They Visit
Having your grandchildren over is an amazing experience for all of you. Here’s how to help your grandchildren feel at home when they visit. This is great not just for overnights but for when the family visits or we are having the entire family for a get-together. Almost every time I see my grandchildren, they…
Read MoreHow Long-Distance Grandparents Can Stay Close
When your grandchildren live far away, it can feel challenging to build a close relationship with them. It is possible though and well worth the effort! Building a close long-distance relationship with grandchildren begins with believing it is doable and then consistently doing the things that will create an amazing bond. Here’s how long-distance grandparents…
Read MoreHow to Be a Hot Grandma
Becoming a grandma doesn’t mean the end of being hot. No matter what your age or grandma status is, you can still be a hot mama! Here’s how to be a hot grandma too. Being a grandmother is definitely cool these days—as far as I can tell, many of my friends are super excited by…
Read MoreHow to Be an Unforgettable Grandparent
Discover how to be an unforgettable grandparent with heartfelt traditions, intentional connection, and real-life tested experiences to create lasting memories One of my favorite memories is when my granddaughter whispered something in my ear that I’ll never forget… but first, here’s how you can start creating your own unforgettable moments. and building bonds with your grandchildren.…
Read MoreHow to Enrich a Child’s Life
Enrichment activities with children are shown to not only benefit them academically, but also build language and social skills. How to Enrich a child’s life is written to give you ideas for your children or grandchildren. April 2022 Update: When I wrote this, I was active with one grandchild. Now I have three, ages 3 to…
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