What Matters Most? Can You Go with the Flow?
“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them – that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.”
~ Lao-Tzu
Tag: grandchildren
The Value of Your History
a special feature from Kay Ziplow & Leslie Zinberg, founders
Let’s take a moment and celebrate our personal footprint and stories – never discounting the importance of who we are and where we came from, along with the details of our family history. Our generation should make every effort to pass along as much as we can to those younger than ourselves in the evolving generations. This is our legacy.
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It Can Be a Harsh World for Kids
As grandparents, we are often overprotective with the safety and happiness of our grandchildren;...
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When Life Gives You Lemons – You Can’t Make Orange Juice
Let’s agree- we can’t always predict, determine, or control what will happen from day to day- but what we can do is train our mindsets to accept the changes, challenges or whatever is thrown our way. We need to deal with the curve balls thrown in life. One of the most difficult things for all of us as we age, is to learn to roll with the punches, and train ourselves not to stress or become emotionally crippled due to circumstances out of our control. That being said- there are many schools of thought and many options out there.
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Develop Your Own Grandparenting Style
a special feature from Kay Ziplow & Leslie Zinberg, founders
If you poll all the grandparents you know, and maybe those you don’t- you’ll come away with one important fact…. each ‘grand’parent is unique and has their own style. There is no book or manual to read and we don’t care what anyone says- plain and simple this is the best time of your life! Now, think of it this way; like Iris Apfel in all her glory and style setting- we too are very much the same. Each of us brings to the table a very exclusive one-of-a-kind character. Take note of that because you can customize your ideal role as a grandparent. Trust us when we tell you…. no one size fits all when it comes to grandparenting! Be unique and be yourself! Here’s a few ips we’d love to share:
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The Truth About Lying
a special feature from Kay Ziplow & Leslie Zinberg, founders
Remember what happened to Pinocchio? Well, he didn’t get a long nose from telling the truth, did he? Lying and keeping secrets in a family can be a nuclear disaster waiting to happen. Now, before you get angry with that statement, consider this. Relationships maintain our connections in life such as trust, truth, and a commitment to partnering. When secrets enter the picture, they often undermine the connections that are ever so cherished between family members. A simple benign family secret, however, can increase closeness in things like your grandchildren sharing a special secret language with their grandparents, or jokes and traditions. These benign secrets are rooted in joy and intimate exchange.
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Connecting with your Grandchildren- Tips for all age groups!
You have a joyous opportunity to support the next generation. Be yourself, be firm but fair, and bond through tradition
Anthropologists and evolutionary theorists who have studied family relationships throughout history identify grandparents as playing an important part in helping parents ensure the physical survival of their children. While not a popular subject for research, studies of modern societies too show how the involvement of grandparents can help their grandchildren’s resilience and overall healthy development.
Fun Ideas for Outdoor Family Time!
These days, families spend way too much time staring into their phones and devices.
Unglue them from their various devices by planning some super fun outdoor activities they simply can’t resist!
Here are 5 fun activities for the whole fam that will make for some major bonding moments.
We All Scream for Ice Cream!
Hey who doesn’t love a good ice cream in the summertime- you know the kind that drips and causes a lot of attention to licking! Well here’s a great way to enjoy your dessert after a family or friend get together. Certainly, with these four recipes to choose from, you will definitely be promoted to host or hostess of the year! Don’t be afraid in these recipes to shy away from making ice cream, because this is the new way- it’s a ‘no churn- ice cream that doesn’t require anything but your freezer.
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Look Who’s Talking
Get up close and personal with Leslie & Kay, founders of Grandparentslink.com, in this live radio interview with #Grand radio.
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