Nana's Tips.

Honest, unfiltered observations from the front lines of grandparenting today's kids — where "no" is a discussion, "screen time" is a debate, and you're just trying to keep the snacks coming.

By Nina Sherman · Founder, Real-Time With Roo LLC

A weekly column · Launching soon

A column from the woman who's seen it all — twice.

Short reels. Real moments. The conversations your friends are texting about but nobody's saying out loud. From the meltdowns in the parking lot to the polite art of saying "they ate at my house" — this is the column for the grown-ups holding the whole boat together.

In Upcoming Issues

What to do when the meltdown hits and you're still in the parking lot
The 3 phrases that actually work — and the 5 that never do
How to spoil grandkids without starting a family cold war
When "screen time" becomes "Nana's sanity time" — and that's okay
The polite way to say: "they're not hungry, they ate at my house"

— Nina Sherman, Founder · Real-Time With Roo LLC

Songs for the Grown-Ups.

"I raised you. You're still alive. Now let me have my pizza." — A six-track musical confession from the front lines of modern grandparenting.

By Nina Sherman · Founder, Real-Time With Roo LLC

Original songs · Updated weekly

In This Collection

01 The Nana Way

02 The Blue Light Blues

03 The Listening Game

04 Grandma's Resume

05 East Meets West

06 Indoor Shoes Only

▶ Now Playing

The Final Word

Subscribe to Nana's column.

For the Nanas, Pops, and grown-ups holding it all together. Every new song, every new tip — delivered the moment Nana publishes.

Subscribe on YouTube

Free. No spam. Just Nana, real-time.