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Linda Bernstein

Linda Bernstein has written hundreds of articles for dozens of magazines and newspapers, writes the blog GenerationBsquared and teaches journalism at Long Island University, Brooklyn.

Mother's Day

The 10 Best Mother's Day Gifts Ever

Flowers are fine, but there are more thoughtful and creative ways to honor Mom
May 3, 2018
old technologies

5 'Old' Technologies That Deserve a Second Look

In some cases, it's more about utility and quality than nostalgia
September 19, 2017
Grandparent

Quiz: Are You a Helicopter Grandparent?

Answer these five questions to learn whether you're too hands on
July 19, 2017
Music Camps

Summer Music and Arts Camps for Grown-Ups

There are many options for dusting off the horn or learning something new
June 12, 2017
Aging Parents

8 Things Not to Say to Your Aging Parents

Unintended barbs cut to the quick and can’t be taken back. Here are some better options.
March 6, 2017
boomers

What to Say When They Blame It On the Boomers

Comebacks for the bashers (aka our kids) pegging us as the "worst generation ever"
November 15, 2016

10 Children’s Books That Made Us

These beloved images and words defined the boomer generation
July 21, 2016
Hillary Rodham Clinton

Hillary Clinton: Addressing the Age Issue

'Old’ today isn’t quite the same as it used to be for presidents
June 8, 2016
paletteprogram.org

Art and Friendship Make Powerful Tools to Fight Ageism

College students and older adults become 'pals' in this creative arts program
May 27, 2016
MoMA's Prime Time Gallery Conversations

The Famous Museum That's Redefining Aging

New York's Museum of Modern Art is reaching out to spark joy
April 20, 2016
Nuns, 1969

A Look Back at Women of the Class of 1969

The 'Women of '69, Unboxed' film opens up the Skidmore 'yearbox'
March 25, 2016
Woman dancing in tango class at Brooklyn Public Library in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, N.Y.

How Library Classes in the Arts Are Changing Aging

Lifetime Arts teaches older adults to dance, write and perform
December 28, 2015
Mother consoling heartbroken daughter

What Not to Say to Your Heartbroken Child

The words you choose can ease the pain or they can make matters worse
October 27, 2015
band_camp

The Many Benefits of Making Music at Any Age

New Horizons bands bring arts to people 50+, one instrument at a time
September 28, 2015
Two friends talking and playing golf

What Not to Say to Your Friends

In instances like these, we generally need to keep our mouths shut
April 22, 2015
Smiling unmarried couple

7 Things Never to Say to Your Unmarried Child

Avoid being critical, since the topic is sensitive
April 6, 2015
Linda Bernstein photos from solo trip

Traveling Alone at Midlife

What you learn about yourself while on a solo trip
March 25, 2015
Bride and groom on wedding day

The New Economics of Weddings

It’s not your mamma’s nuptials: who pays for what has changed
March 12, 2015
Single heart

What Not to Say to Single People

Avoid these words with your grown kids and friends on Valentine’s Day
February 11, 2015
Brendan Coyle as Mr. Bates and Joanne Froggatt as Anna Bates

Love Lessons From Downton Abbey

7 things we can learn about romance and passion from the PBS series
February 10, 2015
Illustration of blended family

Honoring End-of-Life Wishes in Blended Families

Tips you can use to avoid conflict now — and later
February 2, 2015
Lady Cora

Downton Abbey Offers These 5 Parenting Lessons

What Lord and Lady Grantham can teach 21st century moms and dads
January 26, 2015
Monica Bellucci and Daniel Craig

The New Bond Girl Is 50. So?

How people are reacting to the controversial casting
December 16, 2014
Small handmade gift box

The Holiday Gifts Your Grown Kids Really Want

10 great ideas for presents that they will treasure
December 15, 2014
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