Are Today’s Children Losing Their Connection to Nature?
Your grandchildren may be the first generation for whom nature is more an abstraction than a reality! Try these fun gardening ideas to get your grandchildren out in nature.
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Swap Life Skills on Thanksgiving
The meaning of “life skills” changes from generation to generation. Many life skills are now lost art forms. This Thanksgiving try swapping some skills between the generations.
Read More »World’s Best Grandparent Contest
Walt Disney World is sponsoring a “World’s Best Grandparent” contest and one lucky grandparent will win a 7-night vacation package for 6 people to the Walt Disney World Resort.
Read More »Storytelling Brings Family History to Life
Storytelling is more than entertainment. Storytelling brings family history to life while fostering imagination and creativity.
Read More »“Flat Stanley” Inspires Fun Project for Children
My 8-year old friend invited me to participate in her “Flat Stanley” project by keeping a travel journal with sights and souvenirs from my travels around my town.
Read More »Limiting Children’s Cell Phone Use
Smart phones and technology are a tremendous asset to our lives, but overuse can take away from real world experiences like reading and being outdoors. How do you limit use without conflict?
Read More »Improv Nurtures Imagination in Grandchildren
Human beings are improvisers by nature and children improvise all day long. Improv is an excellent way to nurture imagination in your grandchildren.
Read More »Nurture Your Grandchild’s Imagination
By nurturing your grandchild’s imagination, you can play an important role in helping him become adept at solving problems, facing challenges and building his self-esteem.
Read More »Long-Distance Grandmas Are Thankful for Technology Advances
Technology often gets a bad rap because it keeps people from personally engaging with each other. But there are times when technology is just what you need for communication.
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