Midnight Lullaby Is Soothing for All Ages
You can listen to a good CD over and over again and continue to discover nuances in the music and lyrics. This is so true for Jane Roman Pitt’s Midnight Lullaby.
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Ohanarama Connects Families Online
I’m always searching for creative ways to stay connected to my granddaughters. I found Ohanarama, a safe place for grandparents and family members to play games online.
Read More »3-Generation Vacation in Puerto Vallarta
Multi-generation vacations can be tricky but this one exceeded my expectations. My husband, daughter, son-in-law, two granddaughters and I spent a week in Puerto Vallarta.
Read More »Beautiful Bubble Brew Recipe
I always find lots of great ideas in “GrandLoving.” On my last visit to my granddaughters I brought a large container of “beautiful bubble brew” that I found in the book.
Read More »When Should We Retire Our Skates and Skis?
When I became a grandma eight years ago, I retired my inline skates. Even though I was a confident skater, I didn’t want to risk falling and getting an injury that would put me out of commission for grandma duty. I started inline skating in 1990 and loved the exhilaration of sailing down hills listening
Read More »15 Minutes Outside Keeps Families Calm and Connected
Rebecca Cohen made a New Year’s resolution to get out of the house every day with her two young sons. Daily time outside kept her family calmer and more connected.
Read More »Four Grandmas Celebrate Sixty Years of Friendship
Three of my oldest and dearest friends and I celebrated our birthdays together. Three of us met in elementary school. Two of us knew each other before we were born!
Read More »Planting Beans and Growing Memories
Gardening with your grandchildren can be a great way to bond with them. Here’s what you’ll need to build your bean teepee with your grandchild.
Read More »Reading Is Going to the Dogs
Dogs have a calming and soothing effect on people. Reading to animals, who are inherently nonjudgmental, is a good way to promote this type of oral reading practice.
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