The elders have a piece of advice about adult children: Don’t interfere in their lives and wait for them to come to you for advice. But when that happens, what are good ways to communicate? Some suggestions from older parents. Read More
Child-rearing: More than Just Making Them Happy
The elders I interviewed in the Legacy Project raised over 3,000 children and have watched their own offspring rear grandchildren. One thing firmly they believe is that child-rearing is more than just making your children happy. Read More
“Children Who Break Your Heart”: A Reader Asks for Your Advice
A reader is looking for advice on overcoming the pain of a child who “breaks your heart.” Can you help with suggestions? Read More
Happy Marriage, Happy Children: Advice from Geraldine (New Video!)
Great tips for a happy marriage and successful child-rearing in this new video with Geraldine, a Legacy Project elder. Read More
Accepting Our Mixed Feelings about Children – Loraine’s Lesson
Lorraine, 89, reflects on her experience raising children. Her lesson is to embrace the complex emotions we have toward our offspring. Read More
A “Magic Bullet” for Fathering? Here’s a Tip from the Elders
Here’s our Father’s Day gift to all you dads out there: A tip from America’s elders that’s pretty close to a “magic bullet” for good parenting. Read More
Avoiding (and Healing) Estrangement from a Child
Help from the elders for avoiding a damaging rift with a child. Read More
Listen to Your Children
Ida, 81, urges parents to listen to their childern, and to make opportunities (like family dinners) where children are encouraged to talk about their lives. Read More
