Grandparents

You may remember that last summer was the summer of the house dress or the nap dress, an item of clothing that reflected our uncertainty about whether we could leave the house and how casual we could dress, given the times and circumstances. This summer may instead be all about…

So, how long has it been for you? Eight months? Twelve months? Fourteen months? If you’re a grandparent, you’ve likely been counting the months (or, let’s face it, days) since the last time you had an in-person hug and kiss from your grandchild. While most of us have Zoomed and…

Anyone with young children or grandchildren in their lives knows that this year back to school is fraught with anxieties and uncertainties. For grandparents, in particular, this is a time of real confusion. If you are raising your grandchildren or providing childcare, then you face the risk of coronavirus infection…

No matter what your age or circumstance, this coming Sunday’s Father’s Day celebration is likely to be unusual. Many of us won’t be able to spend time in person with beloved dads or granddads, and many of us are in no mood to celebrate, given illness, activism, or financial limitations….

Whether you live 2 miles or 200 miles from your grandchildren, this is a challenging time to be a grandparent. Your age and health may put you at greater risk of severe illness from COVID-19 and your children and grandchildren are therefore likely keeping their distance no matter how distressing…

No doubt about it, there’s something special about grandmothers and cooking. Some of our earliest memories may be of watching our grandma work magic in the kitchen or eating one of her lovingly prepared meals. Such occasions bolstered our love of food and our love of Grandma as well. These…