First, a quick quiz. Which of the statements below is more likely to belong to a grandparent than to a parent? “Of course, you can have another bowl of chocolate chip ice cream. You’re a growing boy.” “Here’s 20 bucks. Buy yourself something fun.” “We’re going right by the clothing store. We’ll just pop in,…

I gave my son and daughter-in-law lots of gifts when their son, Elijah, was born. But none has come back to bless me more than the gift of Friday. Since he was 6 weeks old, I’ve closed the door to work on Fridays to care for and learn from my grandson, Eli. In these two…

Meals together are more meaningful than ever in the age of devices and diverse family types, according to a psychiatrist, who said it is worth maintaining some semblance of sharing meals together in a household, even if it’s just two to three times a week. In terms of quality time with your children, it’s just…

By Ebony Williams From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution From beach destinations to urban getaways traveling with grandparents can be beneficial for the entire family. A multi-generational vacation is a win-win for everyone. Grandparents and grandkids get some quality time to make memories together and parents get an extra set of hands. And all the adults get an opportunity…

When our first granddaughter was born, it was an exciting time for my husband and me, as it is for most first-time grandparents. My husband had never known any of his grandparents. They were all deceased by the time of his birth, so when we married, he experienced the closeness I had with my grandparents…

The decision by a growing number of schools in New South Wales (NSW) to rename “Grandparents Day” to “Grandfriends Day” to be more inclusive has upset and disappointed many Australians. Ian Barnett, the founder of the National Grandparent Movement, said rather than being inclusive, the decision excluded one of the “most significant groups in the…

In America today, one in six people, including hard-working men and women and suburban families, are struggling with hunger. It’s not just the homeless. It’s the single mom, grandparents raising babies, the elderly, the infirm. This is their story. * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on “My List.” –…

The transformation of a tiny seed into a tree still amazes this 12-year-old farmer who works hard after school to provide fresh produce to his community. His passion for farming started very early in childhood, and his optimistic approach to life makes him a joy to be around. Meet Brayden Nadeau, the seventh grader who…

A new study comparing Asian and Western societies has found that strong grandparent-child relationships can bring reciprocal benefits for the whole family, helping not only parents but also keeping grandparents’ minds sharp and dementia-free. University of South Australia’s Emeritus Professor Marjory Ebbeck examined intergenerational relationships in her study spanning Australia, Singapore, and Hong Kong and…

Upon learning that the groom’s grandparents never had a first dance at their own wedding in 1957, an engaged couple from New York decided to surprise the beloved pair on their special day, 65 years later. They gave their first dance away. Bride Samantha Graff, 26, told The Epoch Times that she and her now-husband,…