Author: Juliette Borg
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Your Age Is Your Strength
I used to believe getting older meant losing strength. At 57, I’m learning the opposite is true. This is a reflection on fitness, mental illness, weight struggles, and why age might actually be the most powerful thing we bring to the mat.
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Grandpa School Takeover
During Thanksgiving break, we were lucky enough to have all of our kids and grandkids under one roof. The days were filled with classic Grandma activities—craft projects, outings, games, and a little bit of happy chaos. Then Grandpa decided it was time for Grandpa Day. From morning to night, the schedule was packed with full-on…
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How Things Have Changed Since Grandparents Were Parents (and How to Keep Up)
Contains affiliate links We live in a very different world than when I was raising my kids in the ’90s. Back then, you could buckle a baby into a car seat with one hand, toss them a bag of Cheerios, and call it a day. These days? Oh no. There are entire college courses devoted…
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🎃 10 Things You Can Do to Celebrate Halloween With Your Grandkids
This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost if to you. Thank you for supporting Grandma School! October is my birthday month, and maybe that’s part of why I love it so much. By the time it rolls around, everyone’s ready to…
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Minutes That Crawl, Years That Fly: The Not-So-Secret Life of a Full-Time Grandma
For every grandma who’s ever lost her phone under a pile of toys or wondered how a whole morning could last forever — this one’s for you. Being a stay-at-home grandma is a deeply rewarding role, but it’s also isolating, physically exhausting, and often difficult. The experience is defined by a strange elasticity of time.…
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“The Magical ‘Crew’: How My Grandson and I Built a World Together”
Being a stay-at-home grandma isn’t always easy, but it led me to one of the most creative and meaningful experiences of my life: building “Crew” with my grandson.
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Grandma School: Accepting Change and Creating Space
Our family room is our playroom. This is easier for my lifestyle and the kids feel secure that I am always near. For grandparents that are providing full time care while your kids work, it takes a shift in your mindset to make it work for everyone. This advice is for people who take care…
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Hello!
Nine years ago, I offered to watch my grandkids during the day while their parents worked. What began as a simple offer has turned into one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. It’s been fun, challenging at times, but incredibly rewarding. The bond I’ve built with my grandkids is something I treasure deeply,…
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