Zimbabwean grandmothers transform mental health care globally
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM A deceptively simple yet revolutionary mental health therapy based on grandmothers' wisdom and sensitivity took root in Zimbabwe. Now, it is being embraced around the world, including in the United States. A lifeline for despair Tambudzai Tembo, 57, was Read More...
Scientists confirm: Grandmas really do love their grandchildren a lot
Even though many of us already have a strong inkling that our grandmas love us, it’s always nice to get confirmation. The researchers explored the brains of 50 grandmothers while they were shown an array of photographs—some were snaps of their grandchildren, while the rest of them were Read More...
Grandmother’s Day: A chance to show what grandmas have to give
In an effort to preserve the knowledge and skills of grandparents, famous Irish chef Darina Allen launched Slow Food International Grandmother’s Day, to be celebrated every April 25th. Sanra Ritten | May 2009 issue Is Grandmother’s Day just a ploy to persuade people to buy grandmothers Read More...