Teach Your Child How to Play
Children have such structured lives. They go to lessons and take team sports but but there are fewer opportunities for unstructured play. Many children simply don’t learn how to play.
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Mother, Daughter Bond on Roller Coaster
Last week my daughter and I rode the Medusa roller coaster at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. As we made our ascent, I thought This is a piece of cake. Then we went into a 150-foot drop.
Read More »Zumba: The Workout for All Ages
Zumba is a fast-paced dance program which fuses Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves. It’s the fastest and most fun hour of exercise I’ve ever done.
Read More »Grandma Makes Kids Paper Gown Costume From Recycled Tablecloth
My friend Jan constantly inspires me with the creative ideas she comes up with for her grandchildren. Her latest project reminded me of the story of Rumpelstiltskin, who spun straw into gold.
Read More »5 Ways to Get Your Kids Exercising
Whether you are a mom, a grandma, or a caretaker, here’s something to consider: the exercise habits that kids form when they are young will likely be the ones they’ll carry with them into adulthood.
Read More »Swimming Safety Rules For Children
Swimming can be great fun for children, but it is critical for children, parents and grandparents to know the rules for swimming safety.
Read More »Connecting with Grandchildren on Skype
We placed our first Skype call with our granddaughters yesterday. I was as excited as Alexander Graham Bell when he asked Mr. Watson to “come here.” Skype is a software program that allows you to use your computer to make free voice and video calls over the internet. It’s easy to understand and only takes a few minutes to download. Then you can call other Skype users anywhere in the world for free.
Read More »Run for the Seals on March 13
Take your grandchildren to the 2-mile run/walk Run for the Seals on March 13, 2010 in Sausalito, CA. and get a tour of the Marine Mammal Center when you’re finished.
Read More »Bunch of Grapes Halloween Costume
For Halloween I discovered a “grape” idea for my granddaughters’ costumes – bunches of grapes, from the website Grandloving. Use balloons, felt and safety pins.
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