Really! I'm A Grandparent!: Recent Episodes
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Young Grandparent James Lott Jr talk to other grandparents who became grandpaarents in their 30s or 40s. The face of the grandparent has changed and they tell their stories!
What if you and your grandchild(ren) look very different than you and that includes race and race presenting.
A spoken word piece written and spoken by me. Its about when the children and/or grandchildren come to you for help. enjoy
Feb 28th!My grandson Trenton turns 5 and my Grandma Alicia has a heavenly birthday! I talk about both!
Grandmother Lott died a year ago a day before her birthday today! Jan 17th! She wouldve been 100 today!
As James is about to meet his 5th Granchild 2 years after he was born, he ponders the effects of the pandemic and the granchildren born during that time.
If you’re a parent in America, it’s possible your kids have it better in many ways than children ever have. Yet many trials, real or perceived, are coming for adolescents aiming for adulthood.Perhaps there is a need for more hope and less mope to help make kids (and their parents) ready for the future?Constructed from a series of letters from a father to his daughters, Raising Tomorrow is an entertaining rant driven by curiosity, hope, and humor for both parents and kids. Each chapter offers a focused conversation on an important topic.In this playbook for perspective, you will discover:
* Thought-provoking views on issues kids face, from identity and work to love and technology
* Actionable ideas and stories to spark honest, useful talks between parents and kids
* Insights and tools for kids and parents that help foster independence, responsibility and resilience.
* The next generation will need to be more independent and interdependent than ever. How we all we raise our children will make a profound difference.Raising Tomorrow aims to inspire conversation and action among parents and kids to try to help us all be confident, compassionate, and competent grown-ups.
Kepler and James talk about the various subjects he brings up in the book Raising Tomorrow (available on Amazon)
Kerry Byrne, PhDFounder, The Long Distance Grandparent
www.thelongdistancegrandparent.com shares ways to build lasting bonds with your grandkids if you are not living closeby. Host James Lott Jr has an informative chat with her.
Happy Grandparents Day with Author Dave Grunenwald and Host James Lott Jr.Dave promotes the postive effects of Grandfathers in the lives of grandchildren. He had the Lucas and Emily Book series. dcgiftsonline.com
JLJ talks about the role and feelings of the Great granparent after he heard something from Great Gran Whoopi Goldberg.
As Millenials are hitting their late 30s and erly 40s, they are entering the world of Grandparenthood. James Lott Jr talks about what kind of Grands they are and will be!
James Lott Jr has a chat with Fosterfolks.com founders Ken and Darlene Tipton. They share their own Grandchild alienation story which led to creating something that connects Children with Older people! Take a listen.
Greg Payne of the Cool -Grandpa Podcast returns to the show after several years. The catch up on the growing community of grandfathers. Check him out @Thecoolgrandpapodcast
JLJ will be in a book by guest Ted Page. They talk about it and being Grandfathers! goto goodgrandpa.com #grandfathers #goodgrandpa #papajamie
The Governor of Minnesota back in 1983 did something honoring my great-great granparents!
What Traits Are Yours, In Your Grandchildren. DO your granchildren look at you? Do they act like you?
Are you or one of your parents or grandparents living alone? Someone you trust should have a key to the place. James Lott Jr discusses.
Grandparents are demanding to be see, heard and recognized.
Also there are people who never had a grandparent in their lives.
Navigating the waters of adult grandchildren and how often you contact them and communicate.
The song is Unreleased anywhere else. Its called Grandmas Smile.
Performed by The Silver Arrows and written and produced by James Lott Jr
My shy mother Bonita Lott makes her first appearance on any of my podcasts. She recounts the story of how her parents met!
Grandparents day is Sept 8th.James celebrates his grandparents till then. Today its Grandpa Bob
Being a young grandparent CAN mean that you have longer time with your granchildren, and also a different kind of relationship.
James has been sharing his journey as a grandparent with the new set of grandkids. This episode has positive news.
James Lott Jr chats with Ted Page the Good Grandpa
Ted Page is a storyteller, performer and marketing executive. His non-fiction stories have appeared in Boston Magazine and the Boston Sunday Globe Magazine, and his book of true family stories, The Willoughby Chronicles, was published by 3 Swallys Press in 2017. Ted is a Co-Founder of Captains of Industry, a leading boutique marketing consultancy based in Boston. Ted won a Telly award for The Institute for Back-up Trauma, starring John Cleese—who looks stunning in a red dress. Ted and his colleagues at Captains of Industry created The Climate Declaration for CERES, which was signed by over 1,700 corporations globally including Apple, Nike, Starbucks, GM and Levis. Ted lives outside Boston with his wife, Nancy, who continues to put up with him after 35 years. They have two children and three grandchildren. goodgrandpa.com
My granddaughter and I wrote a song together when she was a kid. I put it on my first EP in 2018 (The Five Song EP-Chog and James Lott Jr) Crown Upside Down was written by James Lott Jr and Scarlet Pope for Blakhope Productions and Left handed Taurus Music.
Dating can be tough. Sharing your personal life even tougher. James Lott Jr answers questions on when to disclose that you are a grandparent to a potential mate. Especially if you are both young.
CBS/Paramount Plus TV show The Neighborhood did an episode that aired March 11, 2024 on young Grandparenthood!
In the increasing world of interracial and interfaith marriages/couplings and the grandkids are different from you and your values, how do you navigate that. James Lott Jr explores a bit of it!
This is a 50 Plus/Really! I'm A Grandparent crossover event. James Lott Jr continues his story about his recently departed grandmother and adds his feelings towards his family and the choices he made after 50 regarding letting go.
James' last Grandparent dies and he reflects! RIP to Bertha Bayonne Lott Stance! Age 98 (almost 99)
The internet is divided over the actress who is 47,Melissa Joan Hart, playing a Grandma in a Lifetime Movie!
On this Veterans Day, James remembers his Great Grandfather Robert. Thank you to all who served!
Grandpa James Lott Jr talks about a situation with one of his adult granchildren and then talks about the new kinds of relationships you enter with them.
Derogatory term or compliment, James Explores the slang that is directed at older "hot" people!
James talks about the new territory of forging a relationship with your grandkids atfter they turn 18.
Started in August 2020, James Looks back and what he's covered as a young grandparent! Thank YOU for listening the last 3 years!
When you are a young grandparent, chances are that you have more generations living at once. James explores that with the family recorded with the most generations plus he counts his family's levels.
The Challenges of Raising a Child & Grandchild IN The Same House! James Lott Jr discusses some of the issues that may come up!
James, the host, does not endorse becoming a parent young. But if your child does and you become a young grandparent, I talk about 5 potential benefits!
It's Fathers Day and Host James Lott Jr explores the role and appreciation of Grandfathers!
James Lott JR is turning 54 this week and its also Mothers day! He talks about a situation happening in his family that is a fear of his!
James talks about the ways his grandchildren have been a source of happiness thru these tough times!
James' granddaughter turned 18 while HIS mom is sick in the hospital! James talks about the balancing act.
there is a viral video going around where a south florida couple dropped off their baby on the doorstep of the grandparents after feeling they hadn't babysit in a while! James comments on that and the concept of Grandparents as babysitters!
James gets a message about his estranged Grandmother Lott. He is on the street literally walking home.
Host James Lott Jr got a text message from his expecting daughter and she explains some rules she has in place!
James Lott Jr shares what he is doing this Christmas and explores his thoughts of the last 3 christmases as a long distance grandparent during. pandemic! Merry Christmas to all!
Living away from your grandkids can be tough. James Lott Jr offers 5 tips that he practices in his relationship with his granchildren!
the Second Sunday in September is National Grandparent Day in the US. James shares 7 ways to be honor a grandparent who is nolonger with us!
2 years nearly 50 episodes, Host and Creator James Lott Jr. talks about why the show came to be, hows its been and plans for the future! thank you for the support!
James Lott JR talks about the new debates about fathers day! Is it an old patriarchal thing of the past? Should single moms be included? Gender language is changing! take a listen!
Yes it may seem a strange mashup but it makes sense! Maya on Girlfriends gets mad at her mother for dating and wanted to move way with her man. James Lott Jr compares that to real life Grandparents dating!
Grandparent James Lott jr is on vacation INSTEAD of visiting the family. He talks about that!
Shaun is a young (51) grandpa of 10. He has beyond40.com and therippedgrandpa.com and talks about his paretn/grandparent journey that led to his business of health and fitness over 40! James Lott Jr is the host and this is Episode 40 of the series!
James Lott Jr talks to fellow Grandparents and YouTubers John and Pam Kane about the grandkids and their channel @The Fun Chasers! Follow them!
Scarlet turns 17 this week and James Lott Jr reflects on his granddaughters ascent into womenhood!
James Lott jr talks about the fighting between parents and grandparents over issues such as visitation,parenting and boundaries.
James Lott Jr responds to a list in the NY times where they name their 28 Best gifts for Grandparents! He is not too happy!
James Lott Jr talks with Karen Rabadi who is a voice actor on several JLJ Media Audio dramas! The talk about the delicate balance of being involved but supporting the new parents. they also talk about how becoming a grandparents changes how you see and feel about yourself and in the world around you! Also dealing with in-laws, what her granddaughter calls her and her own grandparent history.She became a grandparent at 48!
James Lott Jr beomes a grandparent a 4th time and he shares the time gap between grandkids and spreading the time and energy between all 4!
When host James Lott Jr became a grandparent at 30, by default his mother became a Great Grandparent at 48/49. James Talks about the young Great Grandparent!
Host James Lott Jr has a question for you. BY the age of 50, how many Grandkids did you have?
If you arent 50 yet, answer with the number and so far. Please and thank you!
Grandpa James Lott Jr shares 7 things he has learned since becoming a Grandfather of 4!
Greg has a site cool-grampa.us that is all about the GRANDFATHER! He and James chat and compare notes!
James finds out there is a new holiday. AND Pepperdine University is offering Foter Grandparents for kids.
James Lott jr wrote his first childrens book: Trenton Hears A Noise..and other Really Short Children Stories (with Charles Wong). It was inspired by his newest grandson Trenton! It's avialable on Amazon.com
James Lott Jr talks with Marc Joseph, grandfather of 6, about his new book: I Don't Want to Turn 3. Available on amazon, barnes and noble!
James Lott Jr shares an honest moment and talks about talking about the grankids to everyone and posting pictures on social media, etc
James Lott Jr was reuntied with his 3 older grandchildren and met his new 3 month old grandson ! he talks about the experience!
We joke and said which grandkid I want to take care of me when i'm old but lets look at the reality of that! Follow James everywhere @jameslottjr
Host James Lott Jr talks about being a young grandparent in your 30s/40s/50s where you may still be having kids of your own, dating, working and how that plays into being an active grandparent to your grandkids
James LottJr shares his reasons for getting the COVID vaccine, from the point of view as a grandparent!
Grandparent James Lott Jr is going thru something very real for many grandparents during this pandemic and he shares his emotions!
As a Grandparent, what do YOU like being called? AND what did you call YOUR grandparents? And how important is the name you are called?
Host James Lott Jr asks the questions to YOU!
grandparents #papa #nana
Because of the Coronavirus and the distance of his family,he has not seen his grandchildren in over a year and he's depressed about it!
Dawn Sue was adopted and did not know her bio family and she talks about now having a bio family after her. Also raising her grandson, dating and working! Host James Lott Jr has an enlighten conversation!
James Lott Jr celebrates the lnclusion on a list by Feedspot.com thank you Anuj Agarwal
Producer/Host According to Woods" Adam K Woods chats with James Lott Jr about becoming a grandfather so young, loving his grandchild, his own grandfather and more! Follow him everywhere @accordingtowoods
Do you disclipine the grandkids? Is your way different than your childrens? Host James Lott Jr talks about it!
grandparents #parenting #spanking #disciplining #grandkids
While becoming a Grandfather at a young age, James Lott Jr was still growing up himself and had to watch his language!
James Lott Jr shares his story of becoming a grandfather a thrid time with the birth of Rylan. He also talks about the challenges of giving the kids equal attention and time!
September 13th is Grandparents Day! Host James Lott Jr does a special Grandparents Day shout out!!
happygrandparentsday #grandpa #papa
Host James Lott Jr openly talks about becoming a grandfather again but he and his daughter aren't speaking at the moment. How does that feel? What are his hopes? And shoutout to others going thru something similar.
James Lott Jr shares how he becaome a grandfather again at age 35 and gained a granddaughter, Scarlet. He shares the difference of having a granddaughter than a grandson!
Best Selliing Author, Recording Artist, and Entrepreneur Cesar R Espino talks about history repeating itself, the name he likes to be called by his grandson and why; the seperation of dad vs grandad; the thing that surprised him and looking for himself in his grandson! Follow him at cesarrespino.com
grandparents #grandpa
Throughout the series, host James Lott Jr will share his journey as a grandparent of three! this one is about his Grandson Zaidan!
Wendy Berry hails from Vancouver BC and has 6 grandkids and shares a story about her role in each of their lives. Host James Lott Jr and she talk about the fine line of supporting your kids and their own parenting styles.
Really! James Lott Jr the host is a Grandparent!! This series is all about the young grandparent! He explains it all!