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Do You See Struggle As A Way To Grow?

4 year old Jacob was not a fan of vegetables. That is putting it lightly. ‘Just try one bite’. That was my rule. Just one bite…that’s all you have to take.  So, at supper-time, night after night, Jacob sat. Grandma coaxed. Finally, Jacob would try one bite….of broccoli, beans, peas, carrots, cauliflower and even [...]

Spontaneous Outdoor Fun: Your Own Obstacle Course!

The days are getting warmer and longer. And the great outdoors is just waiting for you and your grands. 

 

Here’s a terrific ‘any time’ activity that can be  designed by your grandchildren, by you or a combination.  And, there are so many ways to enjoy it.  What is ‘it’?  Your very own obstacle [...]

Grab Your iPod and Your BlackBerry: It’s a Tech Tale for Grandparents

Remember the good old days before technology invaded nearly every part of your life?

Face-to-face conversations were a common occurrence, and nobody wore little buds in their ears. Back then the majority of drivers actually kept their eyes on the road, and there wasn’t some disembodied voice commanding you to take a left [...]

10 Things You and Your Grandchildren Can Do Together

There’s nothing better than quality time with your grandchildren.  Though they may be too young to understand now, they’ll hold on to those memories well into the future.  With the generation gap, it’s sometimes difficult to find things to do together.  Below you’ll find things that will not only be fun, but will create [...]

What do tennis balls, aluminum foil, paper cups and socks have in common?

These are four of my favorite – yet unexpected – school readiness activities.  And, there are almost endless ways to use these common, everyday items to enjoy learning opportunities with your grands.  Best of all: These are perfect for indoor activity during the winter months or on rainy days year ’round.

How do I know?  [...]

From Tinkertoys to Transformers: Have You Got Game, Gran and Gramps?

Buying kiddie toys, games and other gear is one of the pleasures of being a grandparent. Just ask those junior executives at Mattel, Hasbro and Toys R Us, who are banking their early retirement on it.

The problem is you’re bombarded with so many choices that it’s nearly impossible to know what [...]

Fun Tunes for Kids: Winning Combination for School Readiness!

I’ve made a great discovery!

Spectacular visuals; charming, fun-to-sing lyrics; and toe-tapping music all packed into a children’s video.  Is this for real?  Yes! And you and your grands will watch them over and over and over again.

This is a departure for me.

Not something I usually promote, when writing about school readiness.  My [...]