Family

Grandma Donates Kidney for Son-in-law

March 14, 2012
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Yvonne Gordon and son-in-law, Gabriel Baty, were two links in a 60-person chain of kidney donations that began August and ended December 19, when Gordon donated her kidney.

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Cheeky Monkey Toys Creates a WOW Experience for the Whole Family

February 28, 2012
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Can you imagine how fun it would be to work in a toy store? Anna Chow could. That’s why she and her husband bought Cheeky Monkey Toys. It’s not Don’t Touch, but a place where kids can be kids.

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Memorable But Regrettable Grandma Blunders

February 21, 2012
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We grandmas always try to do the right thing. But sometimes, despite our best intentions, we mess up and our grandchildren never let us forget it.

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Moms—How Is Your Relationship with Your Child’s Grandparents?

February 14, 2012
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I’ve been listening to grandmas about their role in the family. Now I ‘d like to hear the mom’s perspective.

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5 Creative Ideas to Celebrate Valentine’s Day

February 9, 2012
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I’m always looking for new Valentine’s Day rituals to share with other families. Here are five creative ideas to share with your family.

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When Being a Grandma Isn’t So Grand, Revisited

January 31, 2012
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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.

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Grandmas Finally Get to Be the Funmeisters

January 24, 2012
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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.”

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