When Sick Grandchildren Come to Visit
What do you do when your grandchildren visit and they’re sick: a) Tell them not to come, b) Postpone the visit, c) Keep the plans and get out the Lysol spray?
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Grandparents Should Speak Up on Safety Issues
Grandparents shouldn’t give unsolicited advice to parents unless it concerns safety. What’s the best way to say it without being critical or judgmental?
Read More »Relaxing the Rules When Grandma Visits
When visiting grandchildren, grandmas should respect the parents’ routines. Parents should allow grandmas to have fun even if they have to bend the rules.
Read More »Have a Happy, Safe and Unleaded Halloween
I hate to be the ogre in your Halloween festivities – The Center for Health, Environment & Justice has a scary Halloween warning: face paint and masks contain harmful chemicals
Read More »Don’t Forget to Hug Your Grandchildren’s Parents
On my last visit to see my granddaughters, I was reminded of a very important lesson: Don’t forget to hug your grandchildren’s parents before you rush past them to grab your grandchildren. In the past, in my excitement to see my granddaughters, I’ve been guilty of bypassing my daughter.
Read More »Hand in Hand Nurtures the Parent-Child Connection
Hand in Hand, a non-profit organization, offers classes and online services to parents and grandparents for building close connections with their children and grandchildren.
Read More »Vacation Journals Save Precious Memories
Journaling can save precious memories for future generations. I kept a journal of our recent family vacation to the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Read More »Reading Aloud to Your Child
Reading aloud regularly to a child from infancy is the most important factor in building a foundation for enjoyment and success in reading.
Read More »Bargain Hunting Tips for Grandma
Grandmas share bargain hunting tips for finding slightly-used treasures for their grandchildren.
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