Ready or not: Here it comes! ‘Tis the season for tricks and treats, elaborate costumes, and candy-induced tummy aches. That’s right – it’s once again time for Halloween. While I am more into the sweets…
Have you heard that no two snowflakes are alike? It is crazy to wrap your head around, but the science is there – each is different from the last and perfectly one-of-a-kind. This phenomenon not only…
The leaves are changing, and whether we like it or not, so are our grandbabies. Like our children, our grands are growing quickly, and with that comes new interests, tastes, and vocabulary – for better…
When your grandkids are young, you, grandma, are their very favorite person. You are their spoiler, favorite baker, and best friend – life is good. As they grow, you continue to be their favorite person,…
In case you haven’t guessed from my many recent posts about fall and all the autumn-themed activities you can do with your grands, I LOVE this time of year. Can you blame me? This got…
Life is beautiful, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges that can be hard to navigate. As grandmas, the last thing we want to see is our grandbabies face any hardships, but…
It’s officially fall, and if you haven’t figured it out yet, I am a massive fan of the cooler temperatures, changing leaves, and football on TV. Do you want to know another reason I love fall?…
Teenagers are strange creatures. Sometimes, you are incredibly proud of the independent people they are becoming, and other times, you demand to know who they are and what they did with your beloved grandchild. Don’t…
It’s a fact of life: Nothing stays the same, and changes can come often and quickly. When our grandchildren are young, they typically have a routine and familiarity, but as they grow, they will experience…
If there is one thing that is certain in life, it is that nothing is ever certain. Confusing (and stressful), right? We, as grandmas, have gone through many changes, both happy and sad, and now…
Did you know that when you become a grandma, you are betrothed with a handful of superpowers that only you and your fellow Devoted Grandmas possess? Isn’t it exciting? No, you aren’t going to be…
Babysitting the grandkids. Is there a more joyful and simultaneously nerve-wracking experience in the world of grandparenting? On one hand, you’re relishing in the hugs, the laughter, and those precious moments that make life worth…
It’s that time of year again: The temperatures are FINALLY cooling, the leaves are changing, and football season is in full swing. That’s right, my fellow Devoted Grandmas – it is fall! Do you, too,…
Are you part of the “sandwich generation”? Sure, the name implies that I am talking about PBJs and BLTs, but it really means having your grandkids on one side and your aging parents on the other…
Music is said to be the universal language, and what better way to bridge the generational gap than through some toe-tapping, soul-soothing tunes? Whether it’s during long car rides, cooking together in the kitchen, or…
You know that I, Devoted Grandma, LOVE coming up with questions to ask the grandkids, and while most of them can apply to nearly any age, I wanted to start breaking them up into different…
Giving your grandkids good, solid advice is essential, but do you know what is even better for building your relationship? Listening. I know this sounds simple and obvious, but believe it or not, there is…
It’s a fact that people with higher self-esteem tend to do better in life and make better choices than those with a low outlook of themselves and those around them. With society constantly reminding us…
One of the biggest pain points of being a grandma is when your grandkids grow up and seem to drift away – primarily during those tough teenage years! Don’t take it personally, grandma. It may…
We live in a scary world, and sadly, our grandkids seem to quickly pick up on this and feel anxious over things going on in their lives and around the world. To make matters worse,…
Let’s face it, sometimes striking up a conversation with our tech-savvy, TikTok-loving grandkids can feel like learning a new language. Sure, asking about school or their favorite food can get the ball rolling, but let’s…
When you have a grandchild, you want to give them only good things and have everything work for them the first time. Sadly, this isn’t the way of the world, as good things take time…
