When Grandchildren Visit
Is your grandchild coming to visit? To ensure an enjoyable experience it’s a good idea to plan some age-appropriate activities that you’ll all remember with fondness.
Read More »Activities
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.
Read More »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 »A Gorge-ous Drive Along the Columbia River
The Columbia River Gorge, just east of Portland, Oregon, is a is a must-see destination. We stayed in Hood River and drove the historic Columbia River Highway.
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 »Nurture Creativity in Your Grandchildren
Grandparents have the energy and resources to nurture creativity in grandchildren. The key is to let go and leave artistic and inventive decisions up to the child.
Read More »Online Storytelling Resources
When I was growing up, I loved listening to my grandmother’s stories. Now I’m carrying on this tradition with the benefit of modern technology.
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 »Lilith Fair Still Has the Magic
Lilith Fair 2010, the women’s music festival co-founded by Sarah McLachlan, still has the magic it did for me when I first attended in 1999. The line up included ’80s singers Heart and the Bangles, as well as the new pop singer, Colbie Caillat.
Read More »