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fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Worrying as a Grandparent: Balancing Love, Concern, and Trust

In my private practice, I work with a grandmother who feels like she worries "too much" about her teenage granddaughter. She often feels that when she visits with her adult children and grandchildren, as much as she loves seeing them, she always leaves worrying more and more about things that her granddaughter is doing. Her granddaughter's struggles with friendships, her reliance on social media, and worries about her future in today's uncertain world sit squarely on this grandmother's shoulders.
Mental health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Asking Eric: My daughter says she's a minimalist and won't take my heirlooms

Navigating the distribution of heirlooms requires sensitivity to each recipient's desires. It's important to acknowledge a family member's perspective while also respecting one’s own attachment to those items.
Relationships
Music
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Hugs and Harmony Across Generations

Grandparent-grandchild interactions greatly enhance well-being for both age groups.
Music fosters empathy and connections across generations.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

My partner and I trekked through the Sahara Desert with his parents. It was the icebreaker we needed.

The trip was filled with unexpected moments, but we connected deeply, proving that travel can forge bonds regardless of age, helping us understand each other better.
Travel
SF parents
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

'Felt Monster Project': 8th-graders bring kindergarteners' drawings to life

The Felt Monster Project fosters connection between 8th graders and kindergarteners through creative expression and skill development.
fromConsequence
3 months ago

Lindsey Buckingham reacts to Charli XCX's "Von Dutch" video: "Kinda saucy"

Lindsey Buckingham, now at 75, shares his reactions to Charli XCX's 'Von Dutch' video on YouTube, showcasing his humor and appreciation for modern music.
London music
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong review heartbreak and hope

Ocean Vuong's novel navigates themes of identity, intergenerational connection, and the balance between hope and despair in relationships.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Do we ever stop feeling anxious, angry or sad about relationships? Not if my older friends are any guide | Emma Beddington

The complexities of our contemporary social fabric reveal a paradox: while we are the most age-diverse society, we are also profoundly age-segregated by institutions and policies.
Relationships
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
4 months ago

How To Keep Aging Parents And Grandparents Young

Younger generations have a responsibility to enrich the lives of older individuals and help them maintain a sense of youth and curiosity.
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