Janet Harrold started a blog to keep her family informed about her granddaughter’s cerebral palsy and to educate others about special needs children.
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A Mother's Day Tradition with Meaning
I created a game for our traditional brunch called “Mother’s Day Not-So-Trivial Pursuit!” I made a list of questions about our mothers and handed out copies to everyone.
Mother's Day Tribute to My Daughter
On this Mother's Day I encourage you to call the mothers of your grandchildren and tell them some of the wonderful qualities you admire and respect about them.
Do You Know Where Your Advance Directive Is?
Do you have an advance directive? What kind of medical treatment would you want if you were too ill to express your wishes? Advance directives convey decisions about end-of-life care.
Celebrating a Baby's First Birthday with a Time Capsule
Creating a time capsule is a great way to involve the entire family in a baby's first birthday celebration.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Nearly six million children in the US are being raised by their grandparents. Karen Best Wright's story will give you a better idea of the depth and breadth of the problem.
Grandmas Finally Get to Be the Funmeisters
Today's moms have way more stress than we had when we were raising them. When grandmas complain their daughters don’t have enough fun, I say "cut 'em some slack."
Don't Forget to Hug Your Grandchildren's Parents
On my last visit to see my granddaughters, I was reminded of a very important lesson: Don't forget to hug your grandchildren's parents before you rush past them to grab your grandchildren. In the past
Why Stressed Out Moms Need a Break
Today's moms face so many stressors there is little time or energy to pursue a higher goal than getting through the day. As a result, moms don't take care of themselves, their kid’s behavior gets ou
When Being a Grandma Isn't So Grand, Revisited
Grandmas face challenges in their relationships with their grandchildren's parents. At our meeting, we discussed 3 challenges: difficult relationships, hurt feelings, and different parenting methods.
