Helene Wingens

New York

Mother of 3 boys…wife…daughter...friend…used to be a lawyer, now a contributing editor at Grown and Flown (https://t.co/BxAyYB4sga).

Featured in: Favicon

grownandflown.com Favicon

kveller.com Favicon

sonomanews.com Favicon

msn.com

newsbreak.com

Articles

This Grandparent Love Is Slower, Softer, Sweeter

6 days ago | grownandflown.com | Helene Wingens

I’m a grandmother now. And even though I have more life behind me than in front of me, or maybe because of that, I find myself slowing down rather than speeding up. When I was a young mother, I was always racing. There were schedules to keep, meals to prepare, extracurriculars to get to, There was always somewhere to be or something to be done. There were a million things to check off my proverbial list, items listed in black ink, crossed out in red. Days were measured by what we accomplished.
Becoming a Grandparent: A Love Without Limits

Jan 23, 2025 | grownandflown.com | Helene Wingens

I knew I was lost the moment I peered into the hospital nursery and the thought that instantly bubbled up was that our grand-baby was unquestionably the cutest baby there. Ridiculous, since at this age, babies look virtually identical. But, I am obsessed. In the barest nascency of grandparenthood I am already prepared to say that this is an experience that 10/10 would recommend.
21 Christmas Gifts for Grandparents (2024)

Nov 25, 2024 | msn.com | Helene Wingens

Continue reading More for You Continue reading More for You
Best Holiday Gifts for Your Family 2024

Nov 21, 2024 | msn.com | Helene Wingens

Continue reading More for You Continue reading More for You
Black Friday Week (Early): Best Holiday Gifts for Your Family 2024

Nov 20, 2024 | grownandflown.com | Helene Wingens

We are a reader-supported site and receive compensation from purchases made through these links. See more about our Privacy and Affiliate policies here. Here are our favorite Black Friday deals. We will add more to this list during the day so check back often to see what we’ve discovered.
Best Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days (Oct 8-9)

Oct 7, 2024 | grownandflown.com | Helene Wingens

We are a reader-supported site and receive compensation from purchases made through the links in this post. Prices and availability are subject to change. Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days start at 12:01 AM (PDT) on October 8th and run for 48 hours thorugh October 9th. If you’re an early bird and already shopping for holiday gifts, you may find EXACTLY what you want here at pretty great prices.
Teens Are Tracking Their Friends and Here’s Why Parents Think It’s Great

Sep 19, 2024 | grownandflown.com | Helene Wingens

I was amazed to find that my son, who is in his 20s, and many of his friends track not only their families and significant others, but also share locations with a large circle of friends. Not being a digital native, or even digitally native adjacent, my gut reaction is to see any type of tracking as intrusive, largely unnecessary and honestly, kind of creepy. But after asking the almost three hundred thousand members of Grown and Flown Parents, I see things a little differently now.
Fun College Care Package Ideas (Under $20)

Sep 3, 2024 | grownandflown.com | Helene Wingens

You’ve shopped, packed and had your tearful or non-tearful goodbyes. Everyone is beginning to adjust to the new normal. And, would’t now be a lovely time to send your kids a little something to remind them of home? Nothing will make your first-year college student happier than a few wisely chosen treats to make them feel the love from home. Note: We are a reader-supported site and receive compensation from some of the links in this post.
Why I Cried When I Dropped My Teen Off at College

Jul 30, 2024 | grownandflown.com | Helene Wingens

This weekend we dropped off number two son at college. This is not my first rodeo, so I was somewhat prepared for the flood of emotion that comes with this process. I’ve been feeling weepy for the last week or two but the separation went surprisingly well, even though I did feel that familiar lump rise in my throat as we watched him walk away. My heart is so full of love for you that it aches.
ACT Will be Shorter and the Science Section will be Optional

Jul 16, 2024 | msn.com | Helene Wingens