How To Be a Terrific Grandparent — Without Stepping on Anybody’s Toes

Here’s is a thoughtful article about how grandparents can successfully establish a positive role in today’s complex family dynamics.  It is written by Dr. Gayle Peterson, who graciously offered Planet …

“Echoes from the Womb”

This weekend we gave a presentation on grandparenting at the Association for Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health (APPPAH) conference in San Francisco.  There is a lot of interest in …

Becoming a Grandparent

When you first find out that you are becoming a grandparent, everything changes.  You have entered a new stage of life.  Your family is growing.  A new story is beginning.  …

Write a Letter

When a grandchild lives far away, it’s hard to stay involved as a grandparent. You don’t get the easy, informal times together. Especially when they are little, you wonder if …

Playing With A Baby

Has it been years since you played with a baby?  Learning how to play is the single most important mindset and skill that you can acquire. You can be your …