Grandma's Pearls

Words of wisdom on raising kids, from grandparents all over the globe.

Sunday, June 3, 2012

The Opposite of Loneliness

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Last Monday, my co-worker told me about her friend's tragic loss.  Her friend is the mother of Marina Keegan.  Marina lost her life at ...
Thursday, March 15, 2012

The Heart Hotel

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Here's a wonderful pearl from Janet Childs, who recently conducted a workshop on burnout prevention for mental health professionals: ...
Saturday, October 8, 2011

The Importance of "It"

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This pearl was submitted by international best-selling author, Paul Stoltz. He's the founder and CEO of Peak Learning, and the originat...
Thursday, August 4, 2011

A Pearl From My Mom

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It's hard to believe that it's been nearly 8 years since my mom passed away. Throughout the years, I sense that she's been guid...
Tuesday, August 17, 2010

My Grandmother, My Best Friend

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The following entry is from Deborah, who is one of those lovely people you instantly feel drawn to. She's from Great Britain, so imagin...
Friday, July 2, 2010

Argentinian Wisdom

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Here is our first international pearl: Whenever we were too tired, cranky, or whining about minor things in our life, my grandmother, an Arg...
Sunday, June 6, 2010

The Value of Setbacks

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Dr. Robert Brooks is on the faculty of Harvard Medical School, and is a highly respected author, lecturer, and psychologist. He is also the...
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I was a pediatrician in my former life...now I'm a mom with two kids. I think I've learned as much in the 10+ years I've been home with my kids as in all my years of medical school and pediatric training. Now, in memory of my own mom (who was on chemo and radiation when the above photo was taken), I'd like to pass on pearls of wisdom from all those smart grandparents out there!
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