The Bubbe Diaries with Paula Span

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">From childcare provider to loving companion, being a grandparent means taking on many meaningful roles. If you’re a grandparent, the roles you play can make a huge difference in your grandchildren’s lives.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Today I’m joined by veteran journalist Paula Span, who writes the New Old Age and Generation Grandparent columns for the New York Times. Her latest work,</span> <a href= "https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Bubbe-Diaries-Audiobook/B091J7M7FL"> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Bubbe Diaries</span></em></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, explores modern-day grandparenting through the latest research on child development — and her own experience of helping raise her young granddaughter.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">After years of being a parent, the transition to grandparenthood can bring challenges and joy as you adjust to new expectations. That’s why I’m thrilled Paula is here to discuss the ever-changing and special role of grandparents within a family. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, we covered:</span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The value of being a grandparent for finding new meaning and purpose</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How to realistically manage your expectations as a grandparent </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Why Paula views grandparenting as a way to help her daughter out</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">What relationship men need to take action on before grandparenting</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The ways we can become allies to our children in this new role</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight