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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 grandchildren in a playful, “spooktacular” way. I’ve gathered a collection of Halloween jokes for grandkids that will have you and your grandchildren in stitches. Whether […]
This story was originally posted in 2016 and has been updated for your reading enjoyment! Let me start you off with a quick saying, dear reader, to get you in the mood for my story on how to be a good mother-in-law: “Close one eye to keep friends, close both eyes to keep relatives, […]
Traveling the World with My Grandchildren After 50 is a Privilege “Oh, the places I’ve been,” -Dr. Seuss I have wanderlust in my blood. Sharing my feelings about travel with my grandchildren is a privilege. Like me, you are at the stage in life where you have the time to plan a journey with your […]
By Dr. Margo Jacquot Are your holidays with family neither merry nor bright? This time of year tickles our expectations for tidings of great joy celebrating holidays with family. But what happens when your family brings you feelings that are quite the opposite? What happens when you just don’t like or can’t get along with your […]
This is the time of year we begin to think about sharing the holidays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Hanukkah with our family. Hopefully, these events will be shared in harmony. Unfortunately, sometimes we celebrate with dread because of situations with in-laws. My advice is to put all your negative feelings on the back burner. I am […]