I am profoundly sad that the grandchildren my husband Gary and I share with Andrea and Herb do not get to have Uncle Todd in their lives. Not a day goes by that I don’t join Todd’s family and friends in missing him.
Author: Dr. Karen Rancourt
Karen L. Rancourt, Ph.D., has over 50 years of varied experience. She began her career an elementary school teacher, went on to become a college professor, management consultant to Fortune 100 companies, career coach, and author of six books and a dozens of articles. Dr. Rancourt has helped thousands of parents, professionals and grandparents make important relationship decisions.
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Mother-Daughter Relationship Problems
You and your daughter are locked into positions and actions that you admit are not working for either of you. I assume this means you are open to trying something different in hopes of breaking this relationship logjam.
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Readers’ Responses to How Best to Handle Real Estate Inheritance
Many readers shared comments about my column “How Best to Handle Real Estate Inheritance.” Although most readers support the idea of dividing assets equally among siblings, I did receive some comments that address the issue of leaving siblings unequal amounts.
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: My Niece Has Behavioral Problems
Based on your description, it appears you are justified in worrying about your niece’s behavior.
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: How Best to Handle Real Estate Inheritance
Of course, you will want to work with your financial planner and your estate lawyer when it comes to legalizing your inheritance wishes, but I can share with you some other aspects of the process that you might find helpful, including emotional and psychological considerations.
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: 10 Acts of Kindness to Model for Your Grandchildren
The good news is that kindness and opportunities to be kind are definitely out there and you can model them for your grandchildren.
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Daughter Conflicted About Reconnecting with Estranged Parents
My first problem is that my parents and I have been estranged for the past 7 years. Being estranged from them hurts me every moment of every day and I miss them. One of the most tragic things is that I had always been close with my parents, especially my mom. They are good people. […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Uncle Is Unkind Toward My Son with Celiac Disease
The relationship between my brother and me has been problematic for many years. In fact, I’ve asked him to go to counseling with me to work on how we can have a better relationship and he refuses. I feel my brother has instigated my extended family to be critical and judgmental of me. For example, five […]