Episodes

Amy Tilk, an engineer and the host of the Geocache Adventures podcast, gives us insight as to the game’s origins, its worldwide popularity, and why it’s a good activity for grandparents and grandchildren.

A former docent for the Hirshhorn Museum in Washington, D.C., Mehreen Tanvir, known as Mom at the Museum on Instagram, shows us how to turn trips to museums into enjoyable learning adventures for children and adults.

Harley’s story is one of unconditional love … the story of rescue and adoption … and the story of living with diabetes. A family nurse practitioner, Densie, who has a passion for rescues, also is a mom to four little humans. Her forever family through adoption started when she rescued Harley.

Grad to Grown-Up: 68 Tips to Excel in Your Personal and Professional Life is a unique self-help book that offers a roadmap to kickstart your future.

Do you know that playing a musical instrument is the only thing we do that exercises the entire brain at once? When a child learns to play a musical instrument, the entire brain exercises. Music involves the left, right, front and back portions of the brain making music the most powerful brain-building activity.

Play provides the respite and energy that grandparents need for renewal. It is an opportunity for grandparents to recapture their childlike sense of wonder and a time to revel in spontaneous boisterous fun.

Peekabond — an app that helps families across the world build bonds with young children at a distance.

Rob Gorski’s three sons are on the Autism Spectrum. When he first learned about autism, he was angry, bewildered and often felt alone. He poured his thoughts and feelings into a blog he never imagined anyone would read, but they did. In 2020, he launched his podcast … the Autism Dad.

Two hundred years ago Harriet Tubman was born enslaved on a farm on the Eastern Shore of Maryland in the United States. Most know her for her work with the Underground Railroad, but there's more to know.

Hart County, Ky, is a fascinating destination for grandparents and their grandchildren ... a grandparent’s dream come true: a place to make memories with your grandchildren.

Nikki Hendrix and her father, Manny Oliverez (Episode 52), talk about everything Disney. Their tips will help your family make the most of your Disney vacation.

Ivy Butler loves to snap photographs. He's done so since his children were little, and he is continuing that tradition with his grandchildren.

Author Kaitlyn Jain: “Welcome to the true story of two crazy parents traveling with four small children…on a budget. Part memoir, part guide, this travelogue serves as an inspiration to new and seasoned parents alike....”

A young entrepreneur from the Washington D.C. metro area, Alejandro is the founder of Smell of Love Candles, a company that specializes in creating natural, hand-poured vegan candles that are good for you,

Author/illustrator Dori Durbin tells us about her book series, Little Cat Feelings. She has published two picture books in that series: "Little Cat Needs Space" and "Little Cat Feels Left Out.

The Adventures with Grammy Podcast is pleased to welcome Storyteller Debra Weller, a creative performance artist using oral tradition storytelling, puppets and music to engage her audiences and students.

Listen to this single dad talk about his determination to build good relationships with his two sons.

Meet Manny Oliverez – also known as Favorite Grampy – the author of a new book: A Love Journal: 100 Things I Love about Grand...

What are your Christmas memories? Which carol or song is your favorite? Do you have a traditional Christmas feast, or do you go out to dinner?

Heather and Quinn, the mother and daughter writing duo who uses the pen name Heather N. Quinn, live in Canada, the setting for their newly released book series, My Country Cousins.

Join Queen Vernita on a Magical Christmas Train Ride!

The custom of playing dreidel is based on a legend that when Jewish children were forbidden from studying Torah, they would defy the decree and study anyway. When a Greek official would come close they would put away their books and take out spinning tops, claiming they were just playing games.

In honor of Thanksgiving Day, Sharlene Habermeyer and I chat about genealogy and the importance of knowing your ancestors.

The Grand Life entertains, educates, and enlightens grandparents who want to become the best they can be.