Midnight Lullaby Is Soothing for All Ages
You can listen to a good CD over and over again and continue to discover nuances in the music and lyrics. This is so true for Jane Roman Pitt’s Midnight Lullaby.
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Ohanarama Connects Families Online
I’m always searching for creative ways to stay connected to my granddaughters. I found Ohanarama, a safe place for grandparents and family members to play games online.
Read More »Beautiful Bubble Brew Recipe
I always find lots of great ideas in “GrandLoving.” On my last visit to my granddaughters I brought a large container of “beautiful bubble brew” that I found in the book.
Read More »When Should We Retire Our Skates and Skis?
When I became a grandma eight years ago, I retired my inline skates. Even though I was a confident skater, I didn’t want to risk falling and getting an injury that would put me out of commission for grandma duty. I started inline skating in 1990 and loved the exhilaration of sailing down hills listening
Read More »Planting Beans and Growing Memories
Gardening with your grandchildren can be a great way to bond with them. Here’s what you’ll need to build your bean teepee with your grandchild.
Read More »La Petite Baleen Teaches Children Swimming and Life Lessons
Irene Madrid, co-founder of La Petite Baleen Swim Schools, believes that the pool is not only a place to learn to swim, it’s a classroom for learning life skills.
Read More »Start an Organizing Project With Your Grandchild
An organizing project can be a fun way to teach grandchildren valuable skills, including sorting, keeping like-with-like and one-in/one-out. Here are some suggestions.
Read More »Win a Free Nikon COOLPIX S5100 Camera
The people at Nikon have offered me a Nikon COOLPIX S5100 to give away to a lucky reader. To win, your entry must be submitted by midnight Friday, January 14, 2011.
Read More »Cold Weather Activities For Children
I just read about a fun winter activity to do with your grandchildren—track the temperature where you live. The idea comes from Rebecca Cohen, founder of Rebecca Plants.
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