Category: Raising grandchildren

Things You Will Never Regret Doing

Have you ever taken stock of the things you will never regret doing? You probably have a bucket list, but do you have a “no regret” list? I’ll bet you do. You just haven’t thought of it before. Regrets You’ll Never Have from It Starts at Home (Bluefishtv) reminds us

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Five Ways to Raise Self-Confidence in Teenagers

I wish I had known how to raise self-confidence in my kids during their teen years—especially the older ones. I grew in my parenting skills with each child, and I had six. I’m getting better now that I have grandchildren. Many parents and grandparents don’t realize that they might be

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How the Power of Validation Can Change a Life

The power of validation can change a life. Really. Unfortunately the power of invalidation can suck hope out of people’s lives, leaving them feeling insecure and depressed. But we don’t want to focus on the ugly today, so let’s see how easy it is to bring positive change to others.

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Ten Tips for Quality Family Time In the Late Afternoon

  Quality family time is probably the furthest thing from your mind in the late afternoon bustle of helping children with homework, attending soccer practice, and getting dinner on the table. But late afternoons are the best connection time of the day if you plan for it. Really. Trust me on

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