Kids Can Explore the Outdoors with Curiosity Cards
Curiosity Cards from Rebeccaplants are a wonderful tool to enjoy the outdoors with children. These round laminated cards contain 50 questions to stimulate their imagination.
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The Kissing Hand Eases Separation Anxiety
After helping my 3-year old granddaughter get over her separation anxiety, I did some research and discovered The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn, a sweet book that can help children deal with their separation anxiety.
Read More »How to Ease a Child’s Separation Anxiety
A little separation anxiety is part of a child’s normal development. It can occur from as early as five months and resurface out of the blue until a child is four years old. This kind of behavior can actually be a positive sign because it shows that the child recognizes and has formed important attachments with loved ones.
Read More »Show Appreciation to the Mother of Your Grandchildren
This Mother’s Day write or tell your daughter or daughter-in-law what a wonderful job she’s doing raising your grandchildren. Express your gratitude, thanks, and appreciation to her in a genuine way and be specific.
Read More »Surrogate Grandparent Website Launches
A new website has been launched. The website connects would-be grandparents with parentless parents searching for surrogate grandparents for their children.
Read More »Why Stressed Out Moms Need a Break
Today’s moms face so many stressors there is little time or energy to pursue a higher goal than getting through the day. As a result, moms don’t take care of themselves, their kid’s behavior gets out of control and their marriage becomes strained.
Read More »Michelle Obama Wants to Break the Cycle of Poor Nutrition
The First Lady says the solution to childhood obesity rests not with a bill from Congress or an executive order from her husband, but “instead, it’s about what all of us can do to help our kids (and grandkids) lead active, healthy lives.” Her program has four key components.
Read More »Grandparents Need Permission for Plans and Emergencies
Grandparents need to clear plans with their grandchildren’s parents before they tell their grandchildren. Be sure to get an Emergency Medical Consent Form when you’re in charge.
Read More »Do You Know Where Your Advance Directive Is?
Do you have an advance directive? What kind of medical treatment would you want if you were too ill to express your wishes? Advance directives convey decisions about end-of-life care.
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