Grandfathers

In her book, Becoming Grandma: The Joys and Science of the New Grandparenting, the journalist Leslie Stahl writes, “In various surveys, nearly three-quarters of grandparents say that being a grandparent is the single most important and satisfying thing in their life. Most say being with their grandkids is more important…

So, we’re approaching Father’s Day 2024 ( Sunday, June 16th) and for many of us, there are dads, fathers-in-law, granddads, spouses, uncles, brothers, or just special men in our lives that we want to celebrate and thank. June is also Men’s Health Month, and there may be no better way…

As we’ve previously noted, demographic changes mean that some of us may never have the experience of being a grandparent. But if you are a grandparent or will become one, you’re in good company. Worldwide, it’s estimated that 20% of the population- about 1.5 billion people- are grandparents. For those…

There’s no doubt that tremendous demographic changes are occurring in the size and shape of families, both in the United States and around the world. For sure, fewer babies are being born. The Wall Street Journal reports that economic and social obstacles mean 15% fewer babies are being born in…

While very few of us “need” any special gifts, it’s still nice to celebrate your loved ones or close family friends, especially if they have a “fatherly” relationship with you. And given that Father’s Day is just around the corner (Sunday, June 18th), we thought we’d do our part to…

We’re just 10 days away from Father’s Day 2022- and given the year that the fathers, grandfathers, and father figures in your life have likely had, they are certainly owed a little treat to acknowledge their place in your life and the lives of your loved ones. Keeping in mind…