Susan Gnucci

Susan Gnucci
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Susan Gnucci is a local author and a proud “nonna” to an adorable four-year-old grand-son. She enjoys sharing her experiences as a first-time grandparent.

Making Self-Care a Priority

Take Care.Two simple words I have used countless times over the years when closing off letters, emails and cards to family and friends.Take care...

Helping Kids Face Fear

Every child passes through that stage of being afraid of monsters. Whether it's under the bed, in dark corners, down in the basement—it seems...

Smart Kids & Smart Phones

My children were probably the last generation to be raised without cellphones, so I must admit, I had absolutely no experience with them as...

So You Want to Be a Grandparent?!

A no-nonsense job descriptionThere really ought to be a job description for grandparenting so people know exactly what they're getting into. Sure, we've all...

Money Matters

Most would agree with the importance of equipping our children with some degree of financial know-how. After all, it is a crucial life skill....

Motherhood

As children, we see our mothers through rose-coloured lenses. They’re that wonderful combination of softness and warmth combined with wisdom and a steely strength....

Simple Pleasures

I recently baked a birthday cake with my four-year-old grandson, and after we had iced it, I offered one of the beaters to him....

Age Is Just a Number

One of the funniest recollections from my teaching days goes back to something a little Grade 1 boy named Christopher said to me. He...

What Lies Behind Lying

We’re all guilty of white lies, so how do you talk to your children about lying?By nature, small children are inherently honest—they tell it...

What Our Children Teach Us

When my two sons were born, only 21 months apart, I was eager to embark on the journey of parenthood. Although I was young...

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