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Real Parenting

April 30

Science Proves Grandmothers Empathize With Grandkids

There's a reason why Lola always wants apo to be happy!

Ever wondered why grandmothers seem to have a magic spell for our kids? Like when they instantly know what a cry of a newborn means. Or how they know exactly how to calm down your toddler’s tantrum?In a pioneering study on the
Inspiration

April 7

This Made Our Day: A 78-Year-Old Grandma Lifts 200-Pound Barbell!

This awesome grandma just shows it is never too late to go back to the gym.

Who says being old means being weak and helpless?Meet the most badass 78-year-old grandma ever. Her name is Shirley Webb, and she lifts weights like she's a competitive bodybuilder. In the clip above that we first spotted at Muscle and Fitness, she’s seen lifting
Real Parenting

March 17

This Made Our Day: Snippets of a Spunky Grandma's Life

Listen to this grandma's all-true stories about her childhood in China, how she met her husband (hemorrhoids involved!) and her days as a private detective.

Story Corps is a non-profit organization that takes people's life stories and creates beautiful animations out of them. One of its recent uploads that we love is an animated video about a strong-willed grandmother named Kay Wang. Her personality seeps through, and her
Love & Relationships

September 29

This Made Our Day: Grandmas Get Disney Princess Makeovers

"Look how nice you are, you're gonna make me a princess."

A couple of grandmas have a little fun dressing up like princess for a day thanks to Buzzfeed. They get to be Snow White, Cinderella, Elsa and Anna. Definitely the best part about the make over, though, was said by the grandma
News

September 26

Top of the Morning: Abandoned Baby Receives Breast Milk And More

Baby "Nathaniel" is thriving with the help of many

1. Abandoned baby receives over-pouring support and love Photos from FacebookA baby boy named “Nathaniel” who was abandoned at a church in Paranaque City has received breast milk and various forms of help. He was found last Saturday with his umbilical cord still
Love & Relationships

September 9

8 Signs Your Child Is â€œLaki sa Lolaâ€

Sometimes, grandmas get all the love.

Photo from Flickr Creative CommonsFilipino culture is never without extended family. And one of the most important people in that extended family is Lola. For the kids, growing up with grandma around is even more fun! They get to listen to Lola’s
Real Parenting

August 24

10 Lessons I Learned from Raising my Young Grandsons

Kids can be our mentors too. It’s never too late to learn something new and precious from the most unexpected sources.

Photo from thelearningcommunity.usThis article first appeared in the August 2004 issue of Smart Parenting magazineCan you believe that a tiny baby can teach a grown-up a lesson or two? Indeed, from the moment your child is born, you will be learning myriad

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