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Healthy School Celebrations

Let’s Party! Birthday parties and holiday festivities are common events in elementary schools. Your grandchildren are probably looking forward to the Valentines Day party now being planned at his or her school. One thing is for sure – along with the fun comes the food. Just one school party can include pizza, cake, chips, ice [...]

Join Your Grandchildren in the Fight Against Bullying!

Sadly, bullying has become a problem of epidemic proportions for kids everywhere due to new technology and the ability to go viral with the click of a button. If you it was bad when you were a kid, imagine what it’s like now with Facebook, YouTube, and other social media outlets! Well, we think [...]

Encouraging Kids to Communicate

My oldest daughter, Ruth (age 11) and I spent girl time together.  We shopped and ate and talked. I wanted the same experience with my middle child, Carolyn (age 10). Getting Carolyn to open up and talk was tougher.

“So, Carolyn,” I began, “how is school?”  ”Fine,” Carolyn said.   We paused conversation and took [...]

Following God’s Lead

“I LOVE apple cider!” I squealed excitedly as my dad unpack apple cider vinegar from the grocery bag. “Can I have some?”  ”No,” my dad chuckled, “you won’t like this.  It will burn your throat.” But, at age 7, I insisted I knew best.  I knew what apple cider looked like and I knew I liked it. [...]

Toast or be Toast!

“Eat your breakfast!” Your grandchildren may grumble and groan and swallow their cereal. Have you ever wondered why you were told by your own parents to finish your oatmeal or scrambled eggs?

Don’t overlook this very important meal. Think about how long you have gone without nourishment when you wake up. A healthy breakfast for [...]

10 Things You Can Learn from Your Grandchildren

The more time you spend with your grandchildren, the more they can teach you because today’s kids possess an amazing combination of modern knowledge and old-fashioned good sense. Just look at this random sampling of some of the facts, pop culture and wisdom you can pick up from them.

1. The most [...]

5 Ways to Prepare Your Home for the Year of the Dragon

Many predict 2012 to be a dynamic, innovative year. Individuals are encouraged to make bold moves and leave humble behind. Across Asia, artificial insemination has been on the rise since May. In Taiwan, a 20% increase in births is expected this year. In Korea and China, people are planning weddings and having babies. Supposedly dragons [...]