grandparents
Becoming a grandparent makes getting older something to look forward to - all the fun of parenting, without the hassle.
The Day My Mother Didn’t Yell And Why I’ll Never Forget It
My mother was known for her voice long before she was known for her hugs. It filled rooms before she did. It cut through walls, through doors, through whatever distance we tried to put between ourselves and her anger. Growing up, yelling was not an event in our house—it was an atmosphere. It meant something was wrong. It meant someone had disappointed her. It meant I should shrink, move faster, speak less.
By sasanka perera3 days ago in Families
What Is Independent Living and Why Are More Seniors Choosing It?
Imagine that you have your days back. No home maintenance worries. No coercion to drop independence. Enough time to take morning strolls, socialize and take things at your own time. This is no dream to many older adults; it is the reality of living on their own.
By Alice Outlaw3 days ago in Families
The Brother Who Stayed Behind
Two brothers lived in the same modest house, but they had completely different problems in life. Ayan, the oldest one, was boisterous, sure of himself, and always making jokes, as if nothing could harm him. The younger boy, Zayn, was quiet and careful. He was the kind of boy who only grinned after thinking about it.
By abualyaanart4 days ago in Families
From Brain Changes to Lifestyle Factors What Causes Dementia?
It is often realized when the changes have started. A missed appointment. A well known face that suddenly becomes strange. A dialogue that is interrupted in the middle. Dementia does not come as a sudden event--it develops over a long time, based on the years of alterations within the brain and the decisions which are made in life. In order to comprehend the reasons behind dementia, it would be of help to go back to where the family normally finds itself: making sense of what has happened and what lies ahead.
By Alice Outlaw5 days ago in Families
Understanding Florida’s Parenting Plan Requirements
What a Parenting Plan Is and Why It Matters A parenting plan is a legally required document in every Florida divorce or paternity case involving minor children. Its purpose is to outline how parents will share time, responsibilities, and decision-making after separation. Rather than relying on informal arrangements, Florida law requires a detailed plan that reduces conflict and provides clarity for both parents and children. Judges cannot finalize a case involving children until a complete parenting plan is approved.
By Grant Gisondo5 days ago in Families
What Services Do Senior Centers Provide? A Helpful Guide for Older Adults and Families
At one point during their lives, the majority of families come to a silent conclusion, that support is more than independence. It may be that you are an older adult seeking some interaction or a relative of there love one in need of care, either way, the subject of senior centers is likely to enter the discussion and at times, without people even knowing what their purpose is.
By Laura Parton5 days ago in Families
When We Lost Our Grandchildren
I'll never forget the day Emma stopped answering our calls. My wife Florence and I had just returned from our usual Tuesday morning coffee when I noticed three missed calls from our son, James. "Dad, I need to talk to you," his voicemail said. His voice sounded hollow, defeated. "Emma and I are done. She's asked me to move out."
By Jess Knauf8 days ago in Families
Family Ties
Family Ties How Everyday Moments and Unseen Bonds Shape Who We Are Family ties are the quiet threads that hold our lives together long before we realize how much we rely on them. They form in ordinary moments—shared meals, inside jokes, and disagreements that end in forgiveness. Yet, they carry extraordinary strength. When life feels uncertain, those ties often become the anchor that steadies us.
By Mahmoud Ahmed 8 days ago in Families
The Beggar’s Curse
The Beggar’s Curse Uncle Chaman was known in his neighborhood as the most miserly man around. Whenever a guest visited his house, after the usual formal greetings, he would start complaining about every little thing: “You won’t want tea, right? That’s harmful. Well, the sherbet is slightly warm; will that do? The cake and biscuit shop is closed right now; what can I do? The samosa seller is just heating the oil; it will take some time. How long do you plan to sit here?” And so on.
By Sudais Zakwan8 days ago in Families
Dementia Red Flags That Matter and What to Do When You Notice Them
The last moment that is often the most crucial one is that one notices that something is wrong and makes a decision. Dementia does not present itself in a loud voice. It creeps in under the carpet pretending to be stress or getting old or even bad week. By the time most families seek assistance, the symptoms have been years old. The beginning at the end approach implies that the sooner the action is taken the more chances there are to save the independence, to make the lives better and to afford the families time to make their plans without panic and hesitation.
By Laura Parton10 days ago in Families
The Banyan Tree
It’s always a “must see” place to visit in our family on my maternal mothers side. When making our way into Haleiwa for our shaved ice and day at the beach. Watching the tourists enjoy the sun and waves. While reflecting and thinking to myself. Am I now considered a “tourist” now? Since I was uprooted at the age of 5, and planted into a small dinky little town that on I5 you pass in the blink of an eye. Then I bring myself back to the banyan tree that my great grandfather planted. I remind myself that my roots are forever solidified in the red volcanic dirt that stains anything and everything it touches. I reflect and remember all my family members who hold this location and tree, as a reminder of where are roots are planted. And I can’t help but wonder, was this my great grandfathers purpose? A place where his family can come back and be reminded of where we are from? And who we are? And no matter where we go? Home is rooted in the hearts and memories that we create. I find myself yearning to learn more about each individual and the lives they lived and the struggles and successes in every day life. As I navigate my own life. Do we have things in common more than a bloodline. Do we think the same? Do we move the same? Do we love the same? Amazing how one act by one person with purpose/intention or without. Can inspire an individual generations later. To dig deeper, question more, appreciate more. Growing up as a child. I heard stories, looked at pictures. Imagined myself in a time in which we may say is much simpler than today. Slower pace, less chaos, black and white less grey. A time that felt more protected and safe in its own way. As a middle age woman. I often find myself reflecting on who I am? Do I carry any of the same traits and thoughts as my great grandparents? The same will and resilience in life’s short comings or maybe even my own? If we could be in each others presence. What would our conversations be like? Would they value me as I value their memory and stories? Would they be proud of who I am? Since I can remember I always had a close relationship with my grandma. She is the woman whom I hold dearest to my heart. A strong woman, who took such great care of her family immediate and extended. Being the glue that held everyone together. So I always understood why she was highly regarded and respected. I can say I took a lot of her traits and teachings, she helped mold me into who I am today. When she passed away when I was 15, it felt as if my entire world and safety net disappeared and took one of the biggest parts of me that I can never get back. Her absence set the tone for many infortunate events in my life. I recently went back to Hawaii with my younger sister. Just like we used to as kids for the summer. We visited the cemetery, all the family time allowed, our favorite food spots. And of course the banyan tree. The feeling is overwhelming in a good sense. To stand in the same spot as my great grandfather did when he planted it. You almost feel his presence around and it brings a smile to my face and a warming in my heart. This is where I am rooted. This is where my story began. So thank you great grandpa Miyoshi Ideguchi, for inspiring your great grand daughter to dig a little deeper into the roots that you have planted.
By Deana Cabison11 days ago in Families
The Foolish Wife
The Foolish Wife A farmer knew that his wife was not very intelligent, so he believed that arguing with her was useless. A poor farmer lived in a village. He worked in his fields all day and earned just enough to manage two meals a day. He himself was simple and honest, but the wife he had married was extremely foolish. Their marriage was still new. One morning, before leaving for the fields, the farmer said to his wife, “I will be plowing all day and will be very tired and hungry. Please cook a good meal for me by the time I return, and also bring a glass of vinegar that I bought last year.”
By Sudais Zakwan11 days ago in Families
