In honor of National Grandparents’ Day on September 13, we decided to shine the spotlight on a handful of our area’s finest gramps and grannies. Turn to page 16 to read about why they love the role, how the pandemic has changed things, and the lessons they hope to pass on to their littles. It’s a feel-good story that tugs at all the heartstrings.
Another reason I’m grateful for grandparents? They allow my husband and me to have much-needed time for each other—and ourselves. Despite dates looking different these days, they’re necessary to keep the spark (and my sanity) alive. Just ask our area’s marriage and family therapists. In this issue’s Health & Wellness article, “Love Under Lockdown” (page 28), they share 10 tips to help couples cope with the uptick of quarantine-fueled fights.