by Nancy Becker | Mar 7, 2017 | Babies, Grandparents, K-12, Toddlers
This past weekend, my husband and I traveled to Dallas, Texas to join in the baptism celebration of our new grandniece. As always, the visit to Dallas was too short but filled with laughter and lots of love for family. Read More
by Nancy Becker | Feb 6, 2017 | Grandparents
Being a grandma and being retired offers many perks. There’s extra time to attend my grandkids’ events, be a TeamMate, go to movies during the day and sleep late if I want. Read More
by Nancy Becker | Jan 2, 2017 | Grandparents
I recently had a birthday. I no longer to do a large family celebration, as itās getting harder and harder to get everyone together at the same time. Read More
by Nancy Becker | Dec 19, 2016 | Grandparents
We have many family holiday traditions. I sometimes worry thatās the only way our grandkids will remember us. Read More
by Jill Rolfson, Registered Dietitian | Dec 12, 2016 | Expert Health Tips, Grandparents
Itās that time of year again! Holiday parties and family gatherings can make eating healthy difficultāespecially if youāre trying to maintain a healthy weight or follow a heart-healthy or diabetic diet. Read More
by Nancy Becker | Nov 21, 2016 | Grandparents
Iāve always relished the opportunity to get together with grandkids during school breaks. If the weather is good, we hike, bike or stroll around the neighborhood. Read More
by Judy Magnuson, PhD | Nov 14, 2016 | Expert Health Tips, Grandparents
Does your mood change with the changing of the seasons? Itās called Seasonal Affective Disorder, and youāre not alone. Read More
by Denise Logan, Radiology/Mammography Manager | Oct 25, 2016 | Expert Health Tips, Grandparents
Iām a woman, Iāve had a mammogram, and yes, I admit, it was painfulāfor a few seconds each time the compression occurred to make sure the best image was obtained. Read More
by Nancy Becker | Oct 17, 2016 | Grandparents, K-12
When I was growing up, there were no competitive sports for girls. We played intramurals after school, and it was very low-key. There was, however, dance. No competition, but it was something different. Read More
by Nancy Becker | Sep 26, 2016 | Grandparents
Iām the grandmother of four teenage grandchildren. Iām having a wonderful time watching them explore the ins and outs of high school and college. Read More
by Stacy Waldron, PhD | Sep 19, 2016 | Expert Health Tips, Grandparents
With fall just around the corner, there are so many changes happeningāthe weather getting cooler, school starting, and everyone seems to have a fall project or two to complete before the holidays. Read More
by Nancy Becker | Sep 6, 2016 | Grandparents
I always love the fall season. The smells of burning wood in the fire pit. The sounds coming from the high school marching band. The tastes of apples and sweet corn always bring back lots of childhood memories. Read More