One of the cruellest things about miscarriage is that you get to keep all the pregnancy symptoms for a while. So even while you are bleeding and your body is letting go of your precious baby, you still have the fatigue and the nausea which excited you just a few days ago because it meant… Read More
The Orangeville GoGo Grannies, in partnership with KOROS Games, once again brought back their annual Games for Africa Fundraiser this past month. The event, which was held on April 11, helps raise funds for a national campaign through the Stephen Lewis Foundation that supports orphans of AIDs victims in Africa. “The campaign helps provide funds… Read More
Knowing her grandmother only through photo albums, Patricia Morrisroe tries to retrace her mysterious world travels. My grandmother had lots of secrets. Even her entry into Ellis Island made for a good mystery. Somehow, en route from London in 1909, she lost her steamer trunk, arriving in the New World as metaphorically naked as Shakespeare’s… Read More
Humans developed longer lifespans and bigger brains because grandmothers began looking after their grandchildren up to two million years ago, according to a new study. Help with childcare from grandmothers at an early stage of human history could have resulted in an evolutionary change which caused women to live long past the menopause, researchers said.… Read More
WILMINGTON, Del. — These are supposed to be their golden years. They worked hard, earned a decent living and raised their family. Now it’s time to relax and reap the benefits of a life well lived. But not for those who have had to take on the responsibility of raising grandchildren. Their golden years have… Read More
The Rewards and Challenges of Parenting the Second Time Around. When parents are absent or unable to raise their children, grandparents are often the ones who step in. Raising a second generation brings many rewards, including the fulfillment of giving your grandkids a sense of security, developing a deeper relationship, and keeping the family together.… Read More
Tips on Building Great Relationships with your Grandkids As grandparents we all want to make the most of the precious family time we get to spend with our grandchildren. You can create deep, loving relationships with your grandchildren by sharing the things you love and by learning about what excites them. Whether you’re a full-time… Read More
The latest National Student Survey has revealed the UK higher education institutions with the highest student satisfaction, check out the top 100 here. The satisfaction rate for students studying at UK higher education institutions has remained high this year, with 86 per cent of students saying they are satisfied with their course overall in this… Read More
On January 28, 1951, my dad was performing with a trio at a dinner club in Akron, OH. That night, while surveying the dance floor from his spot on the bandstand my dad saw my mom for the first time. Within 5 minutes time he set down his accordion and asked her to dance. That… Read More
Married at 11 months, teenager seeks NGO’s help and moves court to terminate her marriage. New Delhi: Santadevi Meghwal, a brave teenager in Rajasthan, has moved court for legal termination of her childhood marriage. Her parents conducted her marriage when she was barely 11-months-old. “It is part of a tradition in our village that when… Read More
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