Teenagers today have many options when it comes to correcting issues with the alignment of their teeth. While traditional metal braces used to be the go-to solution, clear plastic aligners have become an increasingly popular alternative in recent years. Aligners offer a variety of benefits that make them a better choice than braces for many […] The post Why Aligners Are Better Than Braces for Teenagers appeared first on Grand Magazine ..read more

Visit Springfield, the official tourism and destination marketing organization for the City of Springfield, IL, has launched a new way to eat your way through the city! The Springfield Horseshoe Trail Passport is a program that aims to heighten the awareness of the awesome food scene in Springfield along with the long-standing tradition of the […] The post Visit Springfield Launches Horseshoe Sandwich Trail: A New “Phygital” Experience! appeared first on Grand Magazine ..read more

New beginnings for grandparents raising grandchildren BY JAIA LENT, VICTORIA GRAY, LAURIE TAPOZADA, AND BERNADINE ATCHINSON Regardless of the grandparent’s age or how long they end up caring for the child when their grandbabies come into their care full-time, it is often unexpected and overwhelming. New Beginnings!  To many this phrase resonates as a time […] The post New Beginnings For Grandparents Raising Grandchildren appeared first on Grand Magazine ..read more

AGELESS AGING – A Woman’s Guide to Increasing Healthspan, Brainspan, and Lifespan BY MADDY DYCHTWALD Women now live six years longer than men—yet, for most, the last decade of life can be plagued with cascading poor health and a lack of purpose. In other words, women’s healthspans and lifespans are out of sync. What if there […] The post AGELESS AGING – A Woman’s Guide To Increasing Healthspan, Brainspan, and Lifespan appeared first on Grand Magazine ..read more

Embracing Natural Beauty Over 50: Skin Rejuvenation and Hair Care Options As we age, it’s normal to notice subtle changes in our appearance, such as fine lines and a touch of gray hair. While these changes are a natural part of the aging process, there are many options available for women over 50 who wish […] The post Embracing Natural Beauty Over 50 appeared first on Grand Magazine ..read more

 Thriving Together – It’s Time for Authentic Intergenerational Collaboration BY LINSEY FARRELL Denmark, like many parts of the world, grapples with a crisis of loneliness among its older population. In response, initiatives like Cycling Without Age have emerged as solutions to connect generations and combat social isolation. The challenge was clear: how to break the […] The post Thriving Together – It’s Time for Authentic Intergenerational Collaboration appeared first on Grand Magazine ..read more

Interview With My Granddaughter BY ELYSE PELLMAN My husband and I love spending quality time with our family, particularly as we live far from each other. Recently, we had the good fortune of vacationing in Florida with our two grandchildren (and their parents!). I wanted to gain Maddie’s, my 19-year-old college student granddaughter’s, views on […] The post Connecting with Grandkids – I Interviewed My Granddaughter appeared first on Grand Magazine ..read more

Intergeneration Travel Tradition BY DONNE DAVIS Intergenerational travel has been a longstanding tradition in my family. When I graduated high school, my maternal grandma Amelia and I rode Amtrak’s California Zephyr from San Francisco to New York. We sat in the dome car and ate our meals in the Pullman car. I cherished my bond […] The post TRAVEL – Intergeneration Travel Tradition appeared first on Grand Magazine ..read more

How Do You Eclipse An Eclipse? BY PAT BURNS What could possibly eclipse an eclipse? Turning it into a family reunion adventure of course! With four siblings and their kids, we are a family of 25 spread across four generations and we’ve agreed to gather together and join the millions of other people setting out […] The post FAMILY REUNION   How Do You Eclipse An Eclipse? appeared first on Grand Magazine ..read more

Never Too Young to Tablescape BY PAT BURNS Twice a month on Saturday mornings, my 6-year-old great-granddaughter, Rylan, stays with me while her daddy joins other vibrant 30-year-olds for a 90-minute mindful yoga class. Spending time together creates a lovely bond that I treasure. One of our favorite activities is scouring the internet looking for […] The post Never Too Young To Tablescape appeared first on Grand Magazine ..read more