Holiday lights are on, travel is messy, and family dynamics are about to get real. We’re choosing connection over perfection and sharing the exact moves that turn “creepy elder energy” into warm, genuine bonds with the kids and teens who make these gatherings worth it. No guilt, no lectures—just practical ways to show up as the grown‑up they actually want to sit next to. We break down how to meet younger family members where they are: recognizing the names and trends that matter to them, ask...
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Holiday lights are on, travel is messy, and family dynamics are about to get real. We’re choosing connection over perfection and sharing the exact moves that turn “creepy elder energy” into warm, genuine bonds with the kids and teens who make these gatherings worth it. No guilt, no lectures—just practical ways to show up as the grown‑up they actually want to sit next to. We break down how to meet younger family members where they are: recognizing the names and trends that matter to them, ask...
If We Survived Bell Bottoms, We Can Master FaceTime
Aging ain't for Sissies
23 minutes
2 months ago
If We Survived Bell Bottoms, We Can Master FaceTime
Remember when phones had cords that tethered us to kitchen walls? When you'd dramatically slam a receiver down to end an unwanted call? Those days are long gone, replaced by pocket-sized computers that have fundamentally transformed how we navigate the world—especially for seniors. Smartphones have quietly revolutionized aging, offering unprecedented tools for independence, health management, and connection. They allow grandparents to see grandchildren's faces across continents, remind us to...
Aging ain't for Sissies
Holiday lights are on, travel is messy, and family dynamics are about to get real. We’re choosing connection over perfection and sharing the exact moves that turn “creepy elder energy” into warm, genuine bonds with the kids and teens who make these gatherings worth it. No guilt, no lectures—just practical ways to show up as the grown‑up they actually want to sit next to. We break down how to meet younger family members where they are: recognizing the names and trends that matter to them, ask...
