Chickenpox Parties: Safe or Risky?
Chickenpox parties are organized by parents who want their children to catch the virus naturally rather than getting vaccinated.
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National Public Lands Day is September 24
September 24 is National Public Lands Day. It’s a great opportunity to spend some meaningful time with your family at one of the 1,750 sites around the country.
Read More »GRAND Magazine’s 2011 Grandparents of the Year
GRAND Magazine has announced this year’s winners and 10 finalists of their 2011 GRANDparent of the Year contest. Mike and Nancy Conley are the 2011 GRANDparents of the Year.
Read More »Daily Geezer Reports Cool Activities for People Over 65
John Weil, creator of the weekly newsletter Daily Geezer, reports on cool activities for people over 65 in the San Francisco Bay area.
Read More »Rituals Create Lasting Memories for Children
The simple rituals from our childhood can bring back such vivid memories of people and places we cherished and help create the bonds that define our relationships.
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 »Books About Dolls for 7 to 10 Year Olds
I recently read The Doll People to my 8-year old granddaughter who loved it. Here are some of our other favorite books about dolls for 7 to 10 year old readers.
Read More »Homeschool Conference Debunks Homeschooling Misconceptions
This new school year got off to a fantastic start with a Homeschool Conference in Sacramento, CA. As a grandma, I had the privilege of attending the conference.
Read More »Birthday Surprise for a 99-Year Old Grandma
My sister-in-law’s nephew asked his family and friends to send his grandmother birthday cards for her 99th birthday. His goal: for her to receive 99 birthday cards.
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