Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs: The Movie
The new “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs” movie, based on the 1978 children’s book, has great animation and clever, sophisticated humor for the whole family.
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Time Travel Dilemma: Visit Great-Grandparents or Great-Grandchildren?
How would you answer this question: If you could time travel, would you rather meet your great-grandparents or your great-grandchildren? For me it’s a tough choice.
Read More »What Lengths Do You Go to See Your Grandchild?
Grandparents will go to great lengths to see their grandchildren. Many grandparents drive or fly great distances or make other sacrifices to keep in touch with them.
Read More »Grandchildren Grow Up Too Quickly
It’s hard to let go of rituals we enjoyed when our grandchildren were little; we want to hold on to those precious connections, as if that will help stop time.
Read More »7 Ways to Say Congratulations, You’re Going to be Grandparents
There are many ways to tell parents they are going to become grandparents. Here are seven examples of creative ways couples have made their announcements.
Read More »Optical Illusion Adds New Dimension to Kids’ Coloring
The package of five morphed fairy drawings and a Morph-O-Scope for viewing the finished colored pages arrived while my six-year-old granddaughter was visiting.
Read More »When Sick Grandchildren Come to Visit
What do you do when your grandchildren visit and they’re sick: a) Tell them not to come, b) Postpone the visit, c) Keep the plans and get out the Lysol spray?
Read More »Grandparents Should Speak Up on Safety Issues
Grandparents shouldn’t give unsolicited advice to parents unless it concerns safety. What’s the best way to say it without being critical or judgmental?
Read More »Whose Home for the Holidays?
Where will you and your family spend the holidays? Who will be there and who will decide the answers to these questions? Successful celebrations will require group planning.
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