How to Create Your Own Top Ten Toy List
Everyone has seen those lists of Ten Hot Toys that run this time of year. My recommendation–ignore them! These qualities of a good toy will help you create your own list.
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Tips for Grandmas
How to Talk to Little Girls
What is the first thing you say to a little girl when you meet her, when your friend’s daughter comes over to play, when you see her at church or at a restaurant?
Read More »Avoiding Favoritism Among Grandchildren
The advice I’ve read about how to avoid favoritism among grandchildren is to spend equal time with each grandchild and focus on their unique strengths and interests.
Read More »Don’t Call Me Grandma
Grandmas don’t want to be called a name that makes them sound old because age is not something our contemporary culture celebrates.
Read More »Grandparents Need to Respect Parents’ Food Choices
Many grandparents are in a quandary about their role in the lives of their grandchildren. The days are long gone when grandparents were the source of all knowledge.
Read More »The Delicate Balance of Disciplining Grandchildren
Of the things that grandparents and parents argue about, discipline is a big one. How do grandparents handle the delicate balance of disciplining grandchildren?
Read More »Creative Ways to Skype With Grandchildren
Connecting with grandchildren is a challenge for long-distance grandmothers. Combining old traditions and new technology helps bridge the miles.
Read More »10 Tips for Improving Mother-Daughter Communication
Over the past year my daughter and I have gotten motivated to do some conscious work on understanding each other’s perspectives. Here are a few tips we’ve learned.
Read More »Being the “Other” Grandma Is No Fun
I’ve heard many grandmas say they sometimes feel a need to compete with the “other” grandma for the best presents or the coolest vacation or the best storyteller.
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