The Challenge of Enforcing Music Practice
I have a lot of admiration for mothers of musically talented children. It’s a challenge to enforce children to practice their instruments so they’ll be motivated to continue learning.
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My Yellow Balloon Helps Children Cope with Loss
My Yellow Balloon uses a balloon as a metaphor to help children cope with feelings of loss. The illustrations by Erwin Madrid make the concepts accessible to young readers.
Read More »Share the Secrets to a Successful Life with Your Grandchild
Share three secrets to a successful life with your grandchildren to help them discover what they’re good at, what they love and what they value.
Read More »How Do You Learn to Be a Grandma?
Grandparenting doesn’t come naturally, any more than parenting does. Grandparents can expect to encounter the inevitable challenges that comprise all complex relationships.
Read More »Facebook Group Connects Surrogate Grandparents and Grandchildren
Many families seek surrogate grandparents for their children and many adults seek surrogate grandchildren. A new closed group Facebook page helps these families find each other.
Read More »Sharing Grandchildren With the “Other” Grandparents
What kind of relationship do you have with the “other” grandparents? Is it a tug-of-war over the grandchildren or a unified team that appreciates each others’ strengths?
Read More »Breaking Free of Overparenting
Julie Lythcott-Haims noticed a startling rise in parental involvement in students’ lives. More parents were exerting control over students’ academic work, extracurricular activities, and career choices.
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 »How to Talk to Your Grandchild
We can teach our grandchildren how to be comfortable in conversation by modeling it for them. Ask open-ended questions to encourage language, creativity, and imagination.
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