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Grandparents of the Week: Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward
by Kristen Sturt on Jan 27, 2012 | 12:00 PM
"The Long, Hot Summer" (UA 1958)
"I have steak at home. Why go out for hamburger?"– Paul Newman, on his wife, Joanne Woodward
In a world where the average Hollywood marriage barely lasts through the honeymoon, the 50-year union of actors Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward was a rare treasure. Lifelong supporters of each other’s work, the famously devoted couple collaborated on multiple films together, including 1990’s Mr. and Mrs. Bridge and Empire Falls in 2005. But the partnership didn’t end with acting – Woodward and Newman had three children and two grandchildren together, and were ardent supporters of several charities. The biggest, the Newman’s Own Foundation, was founded by Paul himself in 1982, and has since raised over $300 million for those in need.
Though Woodward has kept a relatively low public profile since Newman’s death in 2008, she’s remained active in the couple’s various philanthropies, including the Foundation and the Hole-in-the-Wall Gang Camp, which gives seriously ill kids the chance to get away, at no cost to their families. Her husband would have been 87 yesterday. And that’s why…
Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman are Grandparents.com’s Grandparents of the Week!
Whether you're looking for a hearty, meaty dish to serve at your Super Bowl party or a veggie-and-fiber-filled stew perfect for any night of the week, Slow Cooker Mexican Stew is your recipe. Submitted by reader Debra J. of Fallon, Missouri, who calls it "a very warming dish for a chilly night," the stew is as delicious as it is easy to make.
Time to get serious. To help you get where you want to go this year, we’ve gathered some great products (all available through special offers in our Benefits Club) to help you keep (or regain) your momentum. Whether you want to get fit, get green, get educated, or get organized, there’s a deal from one of our partners that's perfect for you.
South Florida grandparents: You can join 10,000 of your neighbors at SunLife Stadium on Saturday for the annual Dan Marino Foundation WalkAbout Autism. The weekend before the Super Bowl, Hall of Fame quarterback Marino will welcome walkers who help raise money and support for his foundation, which works to open doors toward independence for the autism community, children with special needs, teenagers transitioning from foster care, and young adults with disabilities. It's a great day out for a great cause.
See The Modern Grandparent's Handbook on Fox 5 New York
by The Editors on Jan 25, 2012 | 03:45 PM
Dr. Georgia Witkin, Grandparents.com Senior Editor and author of our first book, The Modern Grandparent's Handbook (on sale now in our Bookstore), appeared on Good Day New York on New York City's Fox 5 this morning to talk about the state of grandparenting, and why kids are always happy to spend a day at grandma's. See the full segment below:
A grandmother loves nothing more than shopping for her young granddaughter and lavishing lovely pink dresses on the girl. There's just one problem: The young tomboy refuses to give those frilly things even a glance. We posed this real-life dilemma to our Facebook friends recently and they had a lot of advice for this concerned grandma (and her daughter and granddaughter).
So, should grandma buy only what the girl wants? Or should the girl wear the dresses when grandma visits to show her respect and appreciation? See the full article now and join the debate »
How's Your Bone Density?
by Deborah Long on Jan 25, 2012 | 10:15 AM
Here's a crushing statistic: Fully half of American women will break a bone after they turn 50. And if that broken bone should happen to be a hip bone, there's a 20 percent chance she will die within a year. Even for those who survive such breaks, infection is a real danger, and pain and disability may linger. That's the bad news. The good news is that regular bone density scans can assess a patient's risk, and Medicare provides access to them every two years. If a scan reveals that a woman is at risk, her doctor can intercede with medication or lifestyle guidelines that can help her avoid a painful break. Best of all, the technique is completely non-invasive.
On Grandparents.com today: From our new book, The Modern Grandparent's Handbook, by Dr. Georgia Witkin, this excerpt from the chapter, "Hidden Grandparenting Stresses." Can you relate?:
I had a phone call from a friend recently who said she thought there was something very wrong with her mental health. She said that within the past year all her dreams had come true — her daughter married, moved to the suburbs, became pregnant, and made her a grandmother of a beautiful, healthy baby, while she herself had switched to a different campus at the university where she worked, in order to be closer to her new grandchild. But she was crying at the drop of a hat. Why, she asked me, was she so upset when she was so thrilled about all the changes?
I had heard similar stories before.
The answer is that change, any change, even good change like becoming a grandparent, can be stressful because it requires adaptation, and adaptation triggers the brain and body's stress reaction ...
There are spectacular family destinations throughout the United States, on and off the beaten path. From parks to historic landmarks, and from waterfalls to water parks, every region of the country has something to offer day-tripping locals or country-crossing adventurers. Our family-travel experts have compiled 50 hot spots in our regional guides to US touring. Take a look and start making your 2012 family vacation plans.
We may not have a fountain of youth to dip into, but technology can be the next best thing. Our partners at Techlicious, the website that makes tech simple, recently shared their reviews of five new devices that can help make skin look younger. If you’d like to take a few years off your face, these tools may be able to help.
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