It’s been a year since I helped my daughter Faith with her confinement, a period of rest after having her baby. Back in Sydney to celebrate Felix’s first birthday, I…

If you are planning a holiday with your baby in a safe, clean and friendly country with lots of cultural experiences, then consider Japan! Three generations – grandparents (that’s us),…

Don’t our grandchildren grow up quickly? They are absolute cherubs now and in the blink of an eye, reach the terrible twos. My grandbaby is going to turn one, and…

Lots of mature ladies look gorgeous. Just look at Iris Apfel and the women featured in Advanced Style by Ari Seth Cohen.  But I’m more interested in how some grandmas…

Undoubtedly, we grandparents want to leave this world a better place for our grandchildren though problematic situations bombard us, and we may be suffering from compassion fatigue. News stories about…

It’s such a privilege to have holidays with family especially if members live in different cities or far-flung parts of the world. What are the benefits? Bonding and quality time!…

Elizabeth Kirby, OAM, is Australia’s oldest university graduate. At 85, after a successful career as an actor, radio broadcaster, politician, and farmer, she started undergraduate studies. In 2014, aged 93,…

Do you have 20/20 vision? I certainly don’t but can see well enough to enjoy my grandbaby, and very thankful for this.  It is not to be taken for granted…

The Rio Olympic games is starting in a couple of days. While you and I will probably watch the fireworks and the parade on TV, there are grandparents who will…

Why would a grandparent bother to read anything on breastfeeding? Fair question. Could it be that you are underestimating your influence on your daughter or daughter-in-law? If you’re a new…