Being Grandparents

Send us Fan Mail It's Sunday Night Live with Stevie & Deanne! 🎙️❤️ Pull up a chair and spend a little time with us as we catch up on life, family, grandkids, and everything in between! This week, Deanne shares some hilarious childhood memories about growing up in the country, including Barbie dolls, a stubborn horse, and a rather unforgettable spider! 🕷️🐴 Plus, we're talking about:...

Send us Fan Mail We're back with Kimberly Bepler of ABC Doula for Part 2 of our conversation about a growing concept: the Grandparent Doula! Becoming a grandparent is exciting, but times have changed! How do you offer advice without overstepping? How can you support your adult children while respecting their parenting decisions? And what can grandparents do to make the arrival of a new baby e...

Send us Fan Mail What exactly is a Grandparent Doula? We didn’t know either — until we met Kimberly Bepler of ABC Doula! In this special two-part episode of Being Grandparents, Kimberly joins Stevie and Deanne to talk about an important part of her work: helping grandparents prepare for a new addition to the family. Becoming a grandparent is exciting, but it can also bring new expectations, changi...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when your kids move away—and take the grandkids with them? 😢😂 On this episode of Being Grandparents , Stevie & Deanne talk about a part of grandparenting nobody really prepares you for: when your children and grandchildren move away. Suddenly, Sunday dinners, quick visits, ballgames, babysitting and those spontaneous grandkid moments aren't so spontaneous a...

Send us Fan Mail Can technology actually help grandparents and grandkids become closer? On this episode of Being Grandparents , Stevie & Deanne sit down with Alex Colket, developer of the Kin-Club app , to talk about using technology to strengthen family connections across generations. We talk with Alex about the idea behind Kin-Club, why staying connected with grandchildren can sometimes be c...

Send us Fan Mail It’s another Sunday Night Live with Being Grandparents! 👴👵😂 This week Stevie & Deanne start with something every married couple understands — what happens when grandparents DISAGREE? Yep, even grandparents have marital disputes! Then we're talking about what we've been watching, including House of the Dragon on HBO (is the Queen getting a little too whiny?), Lucky...

Send us Fan Mail It’s Sunday Night Live with Being Grandparents! 👴👵😂 Join Stevie & Deanne as we kick back and talk about the funny, strange, and downright unbelievable things that caught our attention this week. Tonight we’re talking funny grandparent stories, grandparents getting a little FEISTY at an Atlanta amusement park, the movie “Tuner,” and whatever else comes up when the two of us...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when life goes from raising kids to chasing grandkids? 😂 Join Stevie & Deanne Fernandez , hosts of the award-winning Being Grandparents Podcast , as they share hilarious stories about marriage, aging, grandchildren, travel, technology, and all the unexpected adventures that come with becoming grandparents. Whether you're a grandparent, parent, or just someon...

Send us Fan Mail What started as a simple 10-day babysitting adventure quickly turned into a grandparent survival story! 😂 When our son and daughter-in-law left for a dream vacation in New Zealand, Stevie & Deanne happily agreed to watch their 5-year-old granddaughter and almost 2-year-old grandson. The plan was simple: school, daycare, and lots of fun. Then the weather forecast called for 10...

Send us Fan Mail Remember when kids rode in the back seat with no car seat, drank from the water hose, and stayed outside until the streetlights came on? 😂 In this episode of Being Grandparents, Stevie & Deanne take a funny and nostalgic look at the difference between “Back In The Day” and today’s world. From old TV shows and family life to playing outside, parenting, and the wild differences...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Stevie & Deanne share how differently they were raised when it comes to family gatherings. Stevie grew up visiting Grandma and Grandpa every weekend—no special reason needed—just food, fun, and togetherness. Deanne’s family saved get-togethers mostly for holidays and special occasions. They talk about how those traditions shaped their marriage, how they plan f...

Send us Fan Mail Join Stevie & Deanne as they share their magical Disney adventures — from Stevie’s first trip to Disneyland at 15, to taking his own kids to Disney World years later. Hear the unforgettable story of witnessing a real NASA shuttle launch led by the first woman commander Eileen Collins, and how moments like these become the stories grandparents love to pass down. If you’ve ever...

Send us Fan Mail Deanne wasn’t so sure… but Stevie had a vision: an all-electric road trip! Join your favorite grandparents as they hit the road to Austin in an EV, tackle the joys (and surprises) of finding charging stations, and discover what it's like to take a 500-mile journey powered by pure electricity — and a little patience. From scenic stops to hilarious hiccups, this is one ride you...

Send us Fan Mail In this out-of-this-world episode, Stevie asks Deanne, “Where were you in 1982?” (Spoiler: She was 9 years younger and possibly still playing with Barbies). What starts as a nostalgic trip back to E.T. turns into a surprisingly deep dive into divorce, blended families, friendship, and what it really means to “phone home.” From flying bikes to emotional goodbyes, the grandparents u...

Send us Fan Mail  On this episode of Being Grandparents , Stevie and Deanne dive into the unique and surprising names celebrities choose for their grandkids to call them! From Caitlyn Jenner’s unexpected choice to other star-studded grandparent names, we discuss the trends, the weird ones, and the downright adorable! Plus, we share our own stories and thoughts on what makes the perfect grandparent...

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Send us Fan Mail This time o Being Grandparents, Stevie & Deanne have decided to go to the movies and visit with you about the lessons that can be taught and learned while you enjoy animated classics with your grandkids.  We start with "Finding Nemo" Watch more episodes at Ok Movie Stream.com https://okmoviestream.com/being-grandparents/ Kokodi 12 Inch LCD Writing Tablet https://amzn...

Send us Fan Mail We are now on video and you can find us at our new homes, at Ok Movie Stream.com and Ok Movie Stream on Youtube.  We found a neat little article that talks about the five basic types of grandparents and we decided to take a look at what types of grandparents we had, what types of grandparents did we think our parents are and what kind of grandparents do we want to be.  Join us for...

Send us Fan Mail Sarah Beth Goncarova, creator of Claygrouse Kids and animated audio books for kids joins us to visit about her newest works and why she enjoys creating the stories so much. https://www.claygrousekids.com/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail We are joined with Harvard faculty member and oral language specialist, Rebecca Rolland as she shares with us her book giving parents evidence-based tools and techniques to communicate more effectively with children in ways that let them foster relationships with less conflict and more joy and kindness. https://a.co/d/gwfrGsv https://www.amazon.com/Bulk-Dominoes-pro-Scale-Stacking...

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Send us Fan Mail So we boldly go where few have been brave enough to talk about before, Menopause.  Or so I believe.  Deanne has recently joined that time of life and we'll share with you what we've discovered and just how we've made adjustments to survive.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail So many ways to vacation.  The COVID forced staycation of 2020.  Hitting the strip in Sin City. Vacation hot spots with the grandkids.  And the top places all grandparents should hit in the states, plus more fun. Support the show