What better time than now to get expert tips on your health from leading dentist Dr. Laurence Rifkin. He and his assistant/co-author/researcher Hannah Rubin have compiled this brief, but essential list, of oral care do’s and don’ts for a healthier life…
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With changing family patterns, increased life expectancy, and growing numbers of two incomes, there are higher rates of family breakdown. Grandparents are now playing an increasing role in their grandchildren’s lives. And the definitions of who and what grandparents are has changed over the past decades as well. We grandparents have re-defined ourselves unlike any other generation.
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As grandparents, learning how to control the urge to step on toes or overstep boundaries in relationships is an important part of our personal being that can affect every aspect of life and our familial and social relationships. For some people, silence comes naturally. These fortunate individuals know the power of silence and they are comfortable in that silence. However, there are quite a few of us who need to learn the art of practicing silence.
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Spring into a Healthy You!
a special feature from Debra Orringer*
Finding that we are continuing to deal with the pandemic of COVID-19, some of those beautiful daffodils and tulips that bloom have almost become meaningless as we grapple with new ways to manage and live. Best of all, as we share this experience with one another, we hopefully will soon find all this behind us as we move forward into this spring season.
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an exclusive feature by Victoria Waller, Ed.D*
Let’s face it, kids love science—all types of science. Recently I read an article in Newsala (the online news for kids that I absolutely love) about a company that has devoted their lives to owl vomit, and I was fascinated. And, knowing kids… I knew they would be fascinated too.
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a special feature from Terri O’Grady Herschman*, Ph.D., LCSW
As a grandmother of 10 and mother of 4 grown adult children, I can honestly say that it has been so very upsetting to see all of my family so fatigued, stressed out, and stretched to the limits due to this environment of Covid. What we have all experienced will undoubtedly resonate for years to come
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a special feature from co-founder Kay Ziplow of Grandparentslink
First and foremost- Happy Valentine’s Day to you and yours!
I want to take this moment to share a most intimate discovery in the evolution of relationships for grandparents on a very personal level. And, what better day… where the celebration of love is so acknowledged and embraced.
a special feature from Kay & Leslie, founders
“My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.” Dalai Lama
Does kindness matter? Yes, kindness does matter, and there are compelling reasons to make it a priority in our lives, for the world needs it now more than ever.
7 reasons why kindness matters
Research shows that repeated acts of kindness:
Ever awakened to someone singing the tune of “Happy Birthday to you….” in your ear before you’ve even wiped the crust from your eyes? And, while the sentiments were totally appreciated, truth be told, you actually were hoping that everyone would just FORGET that it’s your birthday! Right? Well, you are NOT alone! Of course, we know that getting older is inevitable, but, when is it okay to stop celebrating? That stuff is for kids… right?! Wrong, Wrong, Wrong!
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a special feature from Kay Ziplow & Leslie Zinberg, founders grandparentslink.com
Did you know that in just ten years, the population above age 60 will have grown so much that other generations such as the millennials and Gen-Z will be outnumbered by them in the United States, China, and Japan? An interesting fact to consider that given the circumstances, we are living longer, fuller, and more active lives.
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Okay, okay ,okay… we will be the first to admit that we do spoil our grandchildren (who doesn’t?!) But, sometimes we might not realize that some of our other “grandma treats” might be really bothering the parents! Here are 5 things that we know our children (the parents!) can’t stand!*
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Get up close and personal with Leslie & Kay, founders of Grandparentslink.com, in this live radio interview with #Grand radio.
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