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Dealing with the Disappointment of Cancelled Plans

May 1, 2013
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How do you deal with the disappointment of cancelled plans when your grandchild gets sick? I found 4 steps for dealing with disappointment.

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Ask Amy Is Too Soft on Toxic Grandma

April 24, 2013
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Ask Amy offers advice to a young mom on how to handle her mother who is fat-phobic and may be passing on her eating disorder to her 14-month old granddaughter.

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The Power of Praise

April 16, 2013
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Today’s parents are warned that excessive praise will make children praise dependent. But it’s important for grandparents to compliment our adult children on their parenting.

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Grandma Competition Is Universal

April 8, 2013
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A grandma friend confessed to me she struggles with a “jealousy issue” with the “other” grandma. I reassured her she was not alone – grandma competition is universal.

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10 Tips for Long-Distance Grandmas

March 7, 2013
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Half of all grandparents in America live more than 200 miles from their grandchildren. Here are some tips for long-distance grandmas from “The Grammie Guide.”

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Confessions of a Bossy Chef

February 5, 2013
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My husband says he married me because of my assertiveness in the kitchen. Now he gets irritated when I take control in the kitchen…and he should. I’m bossy in my kitchen.

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Grandparents and Grandchildren Share a Common Ally

January 21, 2013
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Your relationship with your grandchild is embedded in the relationship with your adult child and his spouse. They’re the gatekeepers to a successful relationship with your grandchildren.

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