Families are becoming increasingly dispersed as time goes on, living all throughout the country and sometimes even all across the world! Whether it’s on account of work or something else, many families find themselves moving far away from many of their close loved ones, including important relatives such as grandma and grandpa. But thanks to…

I am the beneficiary of three delightful grandchildren. With ages ranging from six months to 3½ years, these are busy days. The two oldest children belong to my son and daughter-in-law; the baby is the first child of my daughter and her husband. Each grandchild has his/her own special and distinct personality and they keep…

I’ve always been fascinated how the best and longest-lasting lessons we learn in life, the lessons we want to pass on to our children, generally occur while we are doing something else. But that makes sense, doesn’t it? Life isn’t a dress rehearsal and there’s never a time-outs. School is ALWAYS in session. A Good…

My wife and I have been on a quest to find a special place to retire. We began to talk to one another about this subject in our early thirties, after we took the first of our annual family vacations with our children. The matter became more interesting when my parents watched over our children…

My husband, Alan, son Nicholas and I just returned from vacationing with my mom in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. I was born in Bloomsburg, however I grew up in Florida. This was the first time visiting my hometown as an adult and the visit flooded me with many memories, especially of my grandparents. Growing up, I spent…