Heidi Frankel

Heidi Frankel is the founder and publisher of fyi50+. Her media background spans publishing, broadcast news, radio, and editorial. She has interviewed former President George W. Bush, Apollo 13 astronauts Jim Lovell and Fred Haise, comics wunderkind Stan Lee, Gayle King, and Doris Kearns Goodwin, among many other notable names.

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Book Reviews

Heidi FrankelMarch 30, 2026

Spring Into Reading: Books Your Grandchildren Will Love

Spring arrives in layers — first the crocuses, then the holidays, and finally the long, slow exhale of warm afternoons.…
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Grandparenting

Heidi FrankelMarch 23, 2026

Science Says Babysitting Your Grandkids Is Good for Your Brain

A new study links grandparent caregiving to better memory, sharper language skills, and slower cognitive decline — especially for grandmothers.…
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Children's Books

Heidi FrankelMarch 17, 2026

Spring Board Books Your Grandkids Will Love

Spring is here — and it’s the perfect time to curl up with your littlest grandchild and a brand-new board…
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Life & Lifestyle

Heidi FrankelFebruary 24, 2026

Eric Dane’s Last Words: Four Lessons for Living Fully at Any Age

The actor spent the months after his diagnosis fighting ALS and working right up to the end. His parting message…
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Children's Books

Heidi FrankelFebruary 16, 2026

Board Book Bonanza: Lunar New Year Edition

Two charming Lunar New Year books for kids that introduce little ones to holiday traditions, one through Sesame Street friends,…
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Life & Lifestyle

Heidi FrankelJanuary 14, 2026

The Year of You

For years, you’ve been the caregiver, the planner, the one who holds it all together. You raised the kids, built…
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Arts & Entertainment

Heidi FrankelNovember 15, 2025

Diane Keaton’s Legacy: She Never Stopped Being Herself

When Diane Keaton passed away on October 11, 2025, at age 79, the world lost more than an Oscar-winning actress.…
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Topics & Perspectives

Heidi FrankelOctober 1, 2025

Jane Goodall, Pioneering Chimpanzee Researcher, Dies at 91

Originally by Jessica Waller. The world has lost one of its greatest champions for wildlife conservation and animal welfare. Dr.…
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Children's Books

Heidi FrankelSeptember 25, 2025

Grand Times: Reading with Your Grandkids

Children’s Books Share the joy of reading books about multigenerational tales and grandparent-grandchild stories. Dive into kids’ books that focus…
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Arts & Entertainment

Heidi FrankelSeptember 23, 2025

Big Tex and DART

Big Tex has been greeting fairgoers with “Howdy!” for decades, but here’s what he really wants to tell you: “Skip…
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Arts & Entertainment

Heidi FrankelSeptember 17, 2025

State Fair of Texas 2025

Fall brings cooler days, pumpkin spice, and the irresistible pull of the state fair! In Texas, it’s a cherished tradition…
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Topics & Perspectives

Heidi FrankelJune 9, 2025

Mom’s Fan Spray Nozzle

Four months after my mom passed away unexpectedly in October 2020, I began to think about what to do about…
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Book Reviews

Heidi FrankelApril 7, 2025

Next Year in the White House

By Richard Michelson Illustrated by E.B. Lewis Ages: 4 – 8 The story begins with Malia and Sasha Obama watching…
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Book Reviews

Heidi FrankelApril 3, 2025

Aloha Everything

Written by Kaylin Melia George Illustrated by Mae Waite Ages: 5-8 Review by Heidi Frankel Red Comet Press “Aloha Everything”…
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Book Reviews

Heidi FrankelApril 1, 2025

Small, Sparkling Raindrops

By Mary Auld Illustrations by Lou Baker Smith Ages: 3-6 Red Comet Press Review by Heidi Frankel This beautifully written…
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Book Reviews

Heidi FrankelMarch 25, 2025

DOWNPOUR

Illustrated by Koshiro Hata Translated by Emily Balistrieri Ages: 3-6 Review by Heidi Frankel redcometpress.com This delightful picture book by…
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