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Articles by Jessica Jones

 What Grandmothers Can Teach Their Grandchildren
August 29, 2008
What Grandmothers Can Teach Their Grandchildren
When you teach a skill to a child, you share more than your know-how. You impart your family's values, too.

Your fondest memories of your own grandmother may be afternoons spent with her in the kitchen, in the garden, or at her table for a tea party. While it may seem as if today's ... read more
 5 Ways to Get Grandchildren Writing
June 03, 2008
5 Ways to Get Grandchildren Writing
Helping grandchildren get in the habit of writing will make them better students - and better people.

Looking for a way to give your grandchildren a step up academically and boost their self-esteem as well? Get them writing. There are legitimate fears that writing well is beco ... read more
 A Playroom You Can Put Away
May 23, 2008
A Playroom You Can Put Away
Make your home a special place for kids - without it becoming a disaster area.

You may not have an extra room in the house to create a dedicated play space for your grandchildren. And if you’re a long-distance grandparent, you probably don't want t ... read more
 Where Single Grandparents Meet
January 10, 2008
Where Single Grandparents Meet
Why go it solo? It's easier than ever to log on and find yourself a suitable companion!

Five years ago, Donna's second husband had some bad news. "He told me I had to move out," she recalls, "so he could move his girlfriend in." Donna didn't think there could ... read more
 Rehab Nation
September 27, 2007
Rehab Nation
When did rehab become so cool?

British pop singer Amy Winehouse wasn't kidding when she released that single your grandchild's incessantly singing — called, what else, "Rehab" — earlier this yea ... read more
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Jessica Jones is a New York City-based freelance journalist. Her work has appeared in The Oakland Tribune, Time Out New York, the Village Voice, Vibe.com, and Delaware's most read newspaper, The News Journal.
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