Sometimes in order to be the ‘grand’parents that we are (!), we may go a bit overboard with many things. Oh, come on admit it – we all do! It’s been a rough road over the last couple of years, and now, as we move forward we hopefully can spend more time in each other’s company. Most importantly, let’s make one point loud and clear: PUT DOWN THE DEVICES AND ENGAGE WITH YOUR GRANDCHILDREN ☺
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If your holiday celebration with your grandchildren is limited to a single day or even from far away, why not extend it with added endeavors, and make it even more memorable. To get closer to your grandchildren (with that holiday spirit of course), we recommend these fun activities.*
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an exclusive feature by Victoria Waller, Ed.D*
During this strange time we are living in, some grandparents are fortunate enough to be very involved with their grandkids. A perfect time to find out about your grandchildren’s interests is during a sleep-over when you can get the kids off electronics and they’ll talk about a research project they have to do for school.
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A little straight talk from Sophia Loren, iconic legend, mother, and grandmother
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If you have any experience in the food allergy world, you likely know the uphill battle that adults and children with food allergies, as well as parents of children with food allergies, face when it comes to educating those around you. From scenes in TV and film that make fun of allergic reactions to the “we never had food allergies when we were growing up” attitude (which, by the way, is somewhat true), it’s a challenge to get those around us who do not live with it to understand its severity. An allergen to your grandchild is like kryptonite to Superman. One bite (or less!) of the wrong food can lead to an anaphylactic reaction, which happens quickly and, if not treated right away, is potentially fatal. I will say it again: potentially fatal.
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an exclusive feature*
Reveta Bowers, the highly respected and acclaimed educator, gives us her thoughts on grandparenting.
Here you go…
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As grandparents, it is our job to love and support our grandchildren and children through their struggles, but to refrain from solving their problems for them. (No matter how much we are tempted.). In doing so, we equip them with insight from their struggles and failures in order to become stronger. Our goal as grandparents and parents is to encourage our children to think as big as they can, work for nothing less than the best, to have courage and, most importantly, to be kind! Grandparenting is all about contributing to the evolution of relationships.
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It gives them a sense of teamwork and responsibility…
a special feature from Kay Ziplow & Leslie Zinberg, founders Grandparentslink.com
What’s wrong with the kids helping to pick up after themselves and their mess? Our answer: nothing! Engaging in household activities promotes a sense of accomplishment from a child’s perspective such as, “Look what I did!”; and a sense of involvement with purpose, “Can I help?”.
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So, it’s one of those days… maybe rainy, maybe dreary, or a chill is in the summer air; there’s nothing better than curling up with a book on the couch and relaxing. That is, unless you have a few rambunctious kids who feel cooped up indoors. Standard indoor activities like coloring and playing board games can only be fun for so long.
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Being a grandparent can take you to a place where your heart becomes fuller and melts with every moment spent with the grandkids…
One of our readers recently shared this story with us, and we just had to pass it along
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Yea! It’s Memorial Day Weekend! It is always a first glimpse for us into summer and all the wonderful family memories start to flood our memory! This Memorial Day we want to share a delicious menu for you and your family for that backyard BBQ! Whether you are enjoying the holiday weekend with your friends or just laying low at home, these delicious recipes will help bring on those summer vibes!
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Get up close and personal with Leslie & Kay, founders of Grandparentslink.com, in this live radio interview with #Grand radio.
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