Tell Me Your Story

Dr. Dale Atkins is a licensed family psychologist with more than 40 years of experience. Her new book, The Turquoise Butterfly, a delightful story of a Grandmother and Granddaughter, celebrates the transformative bond between generations and acts as a resource to teach researched-backed anxiety coping skills while nurturing intergenerational relationships and creating a loving legacy. Dr. Dale Atkins’ The Turquoise Butterfly reminds us of the importance of nurturing the bond with your grandchild or important young person in your life: · IT’S ALL ABOUT CONNECTION · Spending time together · Ask meaningful questions · Be patient · Set aside distractions · UNDERSTAND THE SPECIAL ROLE GRANDPARENTS PLAY— offering love, wisdom, and stability across generations. · MAKE MEMORIES – create meaningful moments (like storytelling, shared activities, traditions and simple quality time) helps strengthen emotional bonds between grandparents and grandchildren