What Should Grandparents Buy for a First Grandchild?

First Grandchild

Congratulations! You just found out you’re going to be grandparents. This is such an exciting time for you and your family.  Since it’s the first grandchild (and probably child) for the family you likely don’t have a lot of baby-related things around. It’s time to go shopping! Almost everyone in your family, your in child-in-law’s … Read more

Grandparents’ Rights When Parent Is in Jail

man in prison

If your child has been convicted of a crime and is going to spend some time in jail you’re likely worried about what is going to happen to your grandchildren while they are in jail.  The rights of the grandparents when a parent is in jail will depend a lot on the individual situation, and … Read more

Narcissistic Daughter Withholding Grandchildren – What to Do?

Grandmother, Mother and Grandaughter

When dealing with someone who is a narcissist, the advice is usually to just to ignore them and cut them out of your life completely.  If it’s your daughter, or even daughter-in-law, that is the narcissist though and is withholding your grandchildren from spending time with you it’s not just as as simple as cutting … Read more

Can People in a Wheelchair Scuba Dive?

Scuba Dive

Scuba diving is one of those activities that is on almost everyone’s bucket list, even for those people who may be in a wheelchair.  Just being in a wheelchair doesn’t mean you don’t want to participate in the activities that other people can. So, can people who are in a wheelchair (either due to age … Read more

Gifts for Grandparents Who Have Everything

Gifts for Grandparents

Grandparents have had a number of years to collect all of the things they need and want. Typically they will just go out and buy something when they want it and don’t wait for a special occasion. For their family members, this can make buying a meaningful gift for them very difficult.  What can make … Read more

Do Bananas Help With Restless Leg Syndrome?

eating a banana

When you have restless leg syndrome, it can seem as though nothing really helps and you just can’t stop the need to move your legs.  There are some natural ways to help with restless leg syndrome, including changing your diet. There has been some mention of bananas helping with the symptoms of restless leg syndrome … Read more

Can Weighted Blankets Help With Restless Leg Syndrome?

Weighted Blankets

Having restless legs can make it very difficult to get a goodnight’s sleep, or even to enjoy watching a movie with your family.  There are millions of people across the country who life with restless leg syndrome, however there isn’t much knowledge about this condition or how to make it easier to live with.  While … Read more

Can Grandchildren Stay Overnight With Their Grandparents?

teaching how to ride a bike

There is something so special and amazing about the relationship between grandparents and their grandchildren. Some of children’s best memories come from helping grandma to bake or grandpa showing them how to ride their bike.  Spending more time with your grandchildren can help to strengthen that bond even more, and create so many happy and … Read more