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7 Ways Technology Can Bring and Keep Your Family Closer
Most parents and grandparents can agree that it’s a good idea to set aside technology-free family time. But, at the same time, it’s also helpful to remember all the ways technology can bring families closer. Young people, in particular, filter much of their experiences through their phones, so turning phones off for extended periods of time may actually cause them to feel less connected.
Here are a few ways technology can enhance family togetherness. Whenever possible, use the simplest apps, so as many people as possible can participate.
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Expert Advice for Back to School Time (Grandparent Style)
There’s no doubt that the end of the summer is rather sad. Those lazy days for kids are kind of over and the back to school season can be a tough transition…so, Grandparents, we decided to repost one of our top articles on “Back to School” from child and adolescent therapist, Bonnie Compton.* We think this advice is valuable enough to repeat year after year.
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Taking Care of You … Health Benefits of Everyday Houseplants
When you embellish interior spaces with houseplants, you’re not just adding greenery. These living organisms interact with your body, mind and home in ways that enhance the quality of life.
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How to Navigate A Difficult Relationship with Your Daughter-In-Law or Son-In-Law
When your adult child got married, did you envision a wonderful relationship with his/her spouse? Did you draw a picture in your mind of endless visits, traditional family dinners, holidays, and so forth?
Sometimes our dreams and wishes can easily slip into expectations, and that’s what gets us in trouble!
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5 Ideas for the Big ‘G’ (Grandparenting that is!)
Got your attention huh? You see the legs, a pick-up truck, some jeweled stilettos (with some tell-tale dirt on the heels) and what do you think? What races through your mind? Ah, come-on, grab a smile, chuckle for a second, and join us. We want you to enjoy every moment of this grandparent journey, this part of your life that is richer, fuller, and more exhausting than ever.
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Relationships and Other Oops!
Relativity speaking, we all mean well, right? Of course we do! Often times we say things with the best of intentions, but in the end, our words, our delivery, and just the general environment of the conversation fall short of anything but trouble. Hey, everyone is human. So, when we falter as adults and need to take a quick look at ourselves in the mirror, remember these words of wisdom and advice we have collected to share with you.
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Life Rules for Your Daughters & Granddaughters
Here’s some of the most relevant ideas to share with your girls!
Make your bed every day, even if it’s right before you get in it.
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Gifts We Are Obsessed With
Gifting season is all year-round, right!? Right! Who doesn’t love ideas of what to give? Here at GPL we love checking out what new products are on the market or what trends are returning to fashion – so here we are sharing some of our top picks just for you!
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Your Health: 10 Foods You Really Need
Today is a new day – yesterday is history….
Even if you didn’t pay attention to your health needs when you were younger, there is always time to start anew for your future, and I intend to help you with some simple thoughts about just that – your health.
We’ve Got Some Grandparenting Advice for You!
It’s our belief that sharing is caring; and therefore, we are all about just that! Together we bring you a combination and blend of our grandparenting tips. We hope every moment you’re together with your grandkids, you’re mindful of how truly special this journey is.
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Our Top Picks for Your Beach Bag
How many times have you arrived at the beach giddy and drunk on sunshine only to discover that you forgot about 6 essentials upon arrival? Nothing can ruin a beach day quite like being parched, sunburnt, and without some music to listen to. On second thought, there’s not very much that can really, truly ruin a day by the ocean, but we think you catch our drift. A beach day is much more enjoyable when you have all the basics to keep yourself comfortable and entertained.
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The Power of Positive Language
Want to be a better grandparent? We are always working on it – are you? Here’s a little something to think about…
How we express ourselves to our grandchildren, with our words and tone, can often be confusing.
Look Who’s Talking
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