Teach Your Child How to Be a Good Loser
Help your child learn how to lose gracefully by being a good loser yourself, by weaning them off of the need to win every time, and by teaching them words to express their emotions.
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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 »A Simple Suggestion to Reduce Waste on Earth Day
On the 40th anniversary of Earth Day I have a simple suggestion for reducing waste. Sign up for Catalog Choice, a free service that eliminates unwanted mail delivered to your home.
Read More »7 Ways to Beat the Post Vacation Blues
Do you slip into a funk when you return from a vacation? Here are a few rules to deal with those feelings.
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 »Connecting with Grandchildren on Skype
We placed our first Skype call with our granddaughters yesterday. I was as excited as Alexander Graham Bell when he asked Mr. Watson to “come here.” Skype is a software program that allows you to use your computer to make free voice and video calls over the internet. It’s easy to understand and only takes a few minutes to download. Then you can call other Skype users anywhere in the world for free.
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