Christine Crosby

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The Pain Of EstrangementWhen I became a psychologist, I could not have predicted my practice would one day be filled with parents suffering from ongoing, unrelenting grief. That I would need to grapple with questions like: What if I never see my child ever again? What if my grandchildren think that I don’t love them? Does my son remember any of the beautiful times that we had together? Does my daughter still care about me if she’s decided she won’t see me? Or does she just hate me?

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A Perfect Book For GRANDparents Who Use TechnologyBY CHRISTINE CROSBYYes, that headline is a bit of a trick, isn’t it? Of course, we are all using technology in one way or another, but I mean especially smartphones, tablets, and desktops. We grandparents are busy people with many priorities to tend to, but one of the most important parts of life in this second half of our lives is (you already know the answer if you’re reading this). Yes, our grandchildren.

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I Am An American – What Every Citizen Should KnowBY CHRISTINE CROSBYMy grandparents, Arthur and Leah Currier, lived in a small town in upstate New York. Before they died (both at 99), my grandfather gave me a little book titled I Am an American—What Every Citizen Should Know (copyright 1940). It was compiled and edited by Frances Cavanah and Lloyd E. Smith five years before I was born.

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Ask Dr. Gramma Karen | By Karen Rancourt, PhD | Constant arguing can be hazardous to little ears. Here’s some sage advice for bickering grandparents.  |  “Are Grandma and Grandpa getting a divorce?” a young girl asks her mother. “Why would you think that?” inquires her mother. “Because they are always arguing.”Children constantly observe and absorb, especially if they sense any kind of conflict brewing around them.

2 weeks ago | grandmagazine.com | Christine Crosby

Oatmeal keeps cholesterol in check, helps fight against heart disease, and keeps you full until lunch, thanks to its soluble fiber. Look for old-fashioned or steel-cut varieties. For a savory breakfast, drizzle cooked oatmeal with olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan, or go the sweet route and try this Berry Baked Oatmeal.