Grand Life
A Grandparent's Legacy
I wish I had a written record of my grandparents' stories and childhood memories; with this in mind, I've started keeping a "Grandmother Memories" book for Callister.
How to Spoil Your Grandchildren
It's important, if challenging, to find the right balance between being an indulgent grandparent and respecting boundaries set by your grandkid's parents.
Five Things I Didn't Expect as a Grandparent
My grandson's arrival has changed my life in surprising ways.
Grandparenting and the Opioid Crisis
Opioid addiction has forced many grandparents into the role of primary caregiver for their grandchildren.
Strengthening the Mother-Daughter Bond
My daughter and I have always been close, but the birth of Callister has brought us closer than ever.
Story Time with Callister
There are many benefits of reading to your child or grandchild, even before they are old enough to comprehend the words.
Genetic Connection Not Required
My husband is technically Callister's step-granddad, but their strong bond makes it easy to forget they're not biologically related.
Stay-At-Home Son-In-Law
Stay-at-home dads were an oddity when I was a child; thankfully, this is changing.
Not Your Grandmother's Cloth Diapers
When my daughter told me she was planning to use cloth diapers, I was skeptical; but a visit to a local diapering boutique won me over.
The Power of a Grandmother
My grandmother's love, strength and faithfulness have shaped both my life and my vision of the grandmother I want to be.
Out and About
Lessons learned from my first outing with Callister.
Daycare with Grandma
I’m on my second week of providing part-time care for my grandson; here’s what I’ve learned so far.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
An estimated 2.7 million grandparents are the primary caregivers of their grandchildren.
The Magic of Grandparents
Grandparents offer countless benefits and may assume a variety of roles in a grandchild's life.
The Magic of Grandchildren
All my friends were right: nothing is as magical as holding your grandchild.
Long-Distance Grandparenting
How to build lifelong memories and establish a close bond with your grandchild-even from a distance.
Back in Our Day...
Many aspects of child rearing have changed since I first gave birth 30 years ago.
Bonding With Your New Grandbaby
There are many ways to interact with your new grandbaby that are both fun and promote healthy development.
Grandparent Boundaries
Five ideas for how to help your new grandchild's parents without becoming too intrusive.
Grand Life
Adventures in Grandparenting
About This Blog
Welcome to Grand Life, the TulsaKids blog that explores the wonderful adventures of grandparenting! Join me and my grandchildren as we explore interesting activities and visit family friendly sites in Tulsa. This blog shares the joys and challenges of grandparenting as well as the various roles grandparents play in their grandchildren’s lives.
When I’m not doting on my grandchildren, I love to read, write, and compete in open water swims and triathlons. Please visit my author website for news of my upcoming book release, dianemorrowkondos.com. I’m also on Instagram @tulsakidsgrandlife.
