PASSION FOREVER

Grandmas are the coolest people in the world. They are even cooler when they save you from all the mischief you do. She always stands up for you when you need her. And all the bedtime stories she told you when you were young make her all the more special. If you are planning to buy a gift for her, make sure that it stands out. No matter how old she is, a special gift will bring a smile to her face. We have compiled a list of gifts that will  make your grandmother feel more special . We have sorted them out so that you don’t have to sit and fret over it. 1.        A custom designed pendant  – If you love your grandma, make her feel extra special with a custom designed pendant. You can get a special letter or word carved onto it and gift it to her. You have a number of options online when it comes to the shape and size. 2.        Wood frame  – A customized wood frame is one of the sweetest things that you can gift ...

  Have you ever wondered what it’s like being a  nana  (aka grandmother)? Hereunder is a reflection by a woman and her experiences being a nana: There's nothing like spending time with a little child to remind you of why it's thrilling to be alive. Kids are indiscriminate, nonjudgmental lovers of pretty much everything, and their joy is contagious. Not too long ago, I spent time with 2-year-old Azalia, whose response to Elmo, hot dogs and her white plastic pony was uniformly euphoric. "I LOVE it!" she squealed to each in turn. Adults spend a lot of time doing yoga and practicing meditation so as to to feel truly present, while children, whether they're happy or sad, live in the present moment, here and now. They make superb role models (except when they are throwing temper tantrums), and spending quality time with them provides great training for grandparents. We simply have to be in the here and now if we wish to keep up — and prevent them from eating dog food (m...

  Nothing is “normal” these days. While we don’t yet know how bad COVID-19 will ultimately be, we do know that people over 60 are at particular risk for complications, should they become ill. That has many grandparents sheltering in place and unable to be physically with their grandchildren. However, many are making extra efforts to maintain a regular presence in their grandkids’ lives during the pandemic, albeit in a different form. As a grandparent myself, I understand how difficult it is to be apart. So I reached out to friends and colleagues to see how they were coping. Here are some ideas they shared which you can use or adapt to strengthen connections with your family: 1. Create New Bedtime Rituals Each night as he’s being tucked into bed, 4-year-old Teddy (with his dad’s help) calls grandma. Teddy recaps his day, and grandma Elizabeth tells him a story, helping to settle him down for sleep. Although they live just a few miles apart in Ottawa, Canada, Elizabeth hasn’t seen Te...