Make an Adorable Pine Cone Turkey for Thanksgiving
My grandma friend Cindy volunteers in her granddaughter’s third grade classroom. This week she taught the class how to make pine cone turkeys for Thanksgiving.
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Blunders Board Game Makes Learning Manners Fun
Grandparents play an important role in teaching grandchildren social skills, according to a recent study. How do we teach etiquette in a way that’s fun but not preachy?
Read More »Solving the Morning Jumble
For the past 45 years, my husband and I have begun our morning by solving the Jumble — the scrambled word game which appears in our daily newspaper.
Read More »Grandpas Can Have a Big Impact on Their Grandchild’s Life
Grandpas, whatever their style or approach, can and will make lasting impressions on their grandchildren who need their encouragement, interest and love.
Read More »Grandparents Teach Their Grandkids Social Skills
Grandparents spend more quality time with their grandchildren than previous generations. In fact, 98 percent of grandchildren learn social skills from their grandparents!
Read More »Homemade Love on Grandparents Day September 8, 2013
One purpose of Grandparents Day is to honor grandparents. Here are some creative ideas that grandchildren can do to show their love and appreciation for their grandparents.
Read More »Creative Grandma Enjoys Scavenger Hunt with Grandchildren
This summer Francis and her grandchildren are participating in the SJMN News 2013 Road Trip Scavenger Hunt. The goal is to snap photos of 20 items during your summer travels.
Read More »Homeschooling Fosters Creativity and Entrepreneurship
Homeschooling lessons can be found in everyday moments. My two granddaughters learned valuable entrepreneurial skills at the Annual Homeschool Conference Artisan Craft Fair.
Read More »3 Steps to a Safer Summer of Swimming
Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children under the age of 5 in the U.S. Supervision is the No. 1 preventative measure when it comes to drowning.
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