Being a mindful grandparent is the expertise of author and educator Shirley Showalter, who returns with big ideas from her latest book, The Mindful Grandparent, written with Marilyn McEntire and available online here.

Being a mindful grandparent is the expertise of author and educator Shirley Showalter, who returns with big ideas from her latest book, The Mindful Grandparent, written with Marilyn McEntire and available online <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mindful-Grandparent-Loving-Childrens-Children/dp/B09XZ69RK2">here</a>.

Grandparenting with our whole hearts takes time and intention. This podcast entertains, educates, and enlightens grandparents who want to become the best they can be. Author Emily Morgan hosts an exploration of grandparenting, the relationships within the role, and the ways in which our grandparenting impacts our children--and their children.

The Grand Life: Wholehearted Grandparenting

Mindfulness in grandparenting deepens relationships and can take you on real adventures.

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Our 150th episode is a celebration, a look back at the top topics we've covered in the first 149. We recorded this one with a live audience in Williamsburg, Virginia. We even hired a stand-up comedian to warm up the audience--and he's 9!

Our 150th episode is a celebration, a look back at the top topics we've covered in the first 149. We recorded this one with a live audience in Williamsburg, Virginia. We even hired a stand-up comedian to warm up the audience--and he's 9!

A look back at top topics from the first 149 episodes, recorded with a live audience

Looking Back from Episode 150

Emily and Mike share ideas from fans of the podcast on giving gifts for grandchildren at the holidays. We also talk with a charter sailing captain about the idea of giving your grands experiences, especially ones that include you. Our guest is Captain Robert of 757 Sailing Charters on the Virginia coast.

For more on gifts for grands, check out these two previous episodes of our podcast:
--"Enough is as Good as a Feast," about the cost tradeoffs between buying and shipping
--"Overbuying," exploring why we're tempted to spend too much

Emily and Mike share ideas from fans of the podcast on giving gifts for grandchildren at the holidays. We also talk with a charter sailing captain about the idea of giving your grands experiences, especially ones that include you. Our guest is Captain Robert of <a href="https://757sailingcharters.com/">757 Sailing Charters</a> on the Virginia coast.
For more on gifts for grands, check out these two previous episodes of our podcast: --"<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/thegrandlife/enough-is-as-good-as-a-feast">Enough is as Good as a Feast</a>," about the cost tradeoffs between buying and shipping --"<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/thegrandlife/overbuying">Overbuying</a>," exploring why we're tempted to spend too much

Ideas for holiday gifts for grands, with an emphasis on experiences rather than things.

Holiday Gift Ideas

Emily's November article about podcast listening, published in the online magazine Next Avenue (nextavenue.org), invites readers to sample The Grand Life. This episode is a quick orientation for new visitors.

Emily's article: https://www.nextavenue.org/what-podcast-listening-brings-to-the-table/

Emily's November <a href="https://www.nextavenue.org/what-podcast-listening-brings-to-the-table/">article </a>about podcast listening, published in the online magazine Next Avenue (nextavenue.org), invites readers to sample The Grand Life. This episode is a quick orientation for new visitors.
Emily's article: <a href="https://www.nextavenue.org/what-podcast-listening-brings-to-the-table/">https://www.nextavenue.org/what-podcast-listening-brings-to-the-table/</a>

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