One of the great joys of the holidays is the opportunity for the generations to spend time and connect. It’s one of the most overlooked highlights of the season, in my opinion. Instead, we cringe when the loudest cousin charges over to Grandma, bursting with a...
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How can we offer help for grandparents raising grandchildren?
Last week, we opened the discussion of aging adults picking up the mantle of caregiving again. This week, I want to talk about how we can offer help for grandparents raising grandchildren. It’s no secret that raising children is a monumental task, even for adults in...
Why are grandparents raising children?
Recently, I’ve been writing about how children can support and honor their parents as they age and revert to the level of care they needed as a child. However, there is a reverse to this phenomenon also at play in our society: grandparents raising children. We’re...