Women Who Want to Be Grandmas
Many 60-something women without grandchildren are dealing with “grandchild envy.” It’s a dilemma more and more parents of adult children face as they wait anxiously for grandchildren.
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Bailey by Harry Bliss
Bailey by Harry Bliss is about a lovable dog’s first day at school. It was a hit with my granddaughters since their dog is also named Bailey and they loved Bliss’s illustrations.
Read More »Temperament Helps Understand Children’s Behavior
“Temperament” is a person’s first and most natural way of responding. Understanding a child’s temperament can help you see his or her unique style more clearly.
Read More »Chickenpox Parties: Safe or Risky?
Chickenpox parties are organized by parents who want their children to catch the virus naturally rather than getting vaccinated.
Read More »National Public Lands Day is September 24
September 24 is National Public Lands Day. It’s a great opportunity to spend some meaningful time with your family at one of the 1,750 sites around the country.
Read More »Dinner Ritual Born of 9/11
On the day after 9/11, my husband and I started a ritual we’ve continued to this day. When we sit down to dinner, we light a candle and say something we’re grateful for that day.
Read More »GRAND Magazine’s 2011 Grandparents of the Year
GRAND Magazine has announced this year’s winners and 10 finalists of their 2011 GRANDparent of the Year contest. Mike and Nancy Conley are the 2011 GRANDparents of the Year.
Read More »Daily Geezer Reports Cool Activities for People Over 65
John Weil, creator of the weekly newsletter Daily Geezer, reports on cool activities for people over 65 in the San Francisco Bay area.
Read More »Beautiful Blue Eyes Celebrates Children’s Eye Color
Beautiful Blue Eyes by Marianne Richmond celebrates the unique thoughts, feelings and spirit of the blue-eyed boy or girl. The book is dedicated to her blue-eyed daughter.
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