Top 10 Posts of 2020
As we begin 2021, my wish for you is a healthy and hopeful new year. But before we move forward, I’m taking a look backward to share the most popular posts in 2020.
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My Mom Is My Role Model
I wanted to make my mom’s 98th birthday a little special this year since I wouldn’t be able to celebrate with her in person. So I wrote to all my cousins and friends who know my mom and asked them to help me surprise her by sending her a card.
Read More »12 Best Gifts for Grandmas
This year the holidays are tricky due to travel restrictions from COVID. Writer Chloe Anello found some gifts that are particularly great for those who aren’t able to see their grandmothers this season.
Read More »Adapting Holiday Traditions During COVID-19
Holidays are so often filled with traditions and memories. This is an exceptional year. It’s also an opportunity to create new memories that will be handed down through the next generation. It’s an opportunity to remind your grandchildren that you are a resilient family. Keep it simple, fill it with joy and gratitude.
Read More »How to Talk About Feelings with Young Grandchildren
It’s hard to teach young children about feelings because they’re so abstract. But children who understand their emotions and can express them are less likely to have temper tantrums or show aggression. A child who can say “That hurts my feelings” or I’m mad at you,” will be better equipped to resolve conflict peacefully instead of hitting or whining.
Read More »6 Fun Activities to Enjoy with a 6-year old on Zoom
During the pandemic, many of us grandmas have had to sacrifice our in-person visits with our grandchildren for the sake of our health. Here are six fun activities you can enjoy in a virtual visit with your young grandchildren.
Read More »Are You Truly Present with Your Grandchildren?
Being present is the greatest gift we can give our grandchildren, our family, and our friends. It’s also a huge boon to our own sense of peace and well being. By being fully present, we can increase our ability to regulate our emotions.
Read More »The Extreme Danger of Entitlement
How can we do our own grandparent thing to help our entitled grandkids learn about the importance and satisfaction of things like work, saving, delayed gratification, and self-reliance? This article by Richard and Linda Eyre explains four ways to teach our grandchildren to earn and do for themselves.
Read More »Boost Your Grandchild’s Creativity
You can boost your grandchild’s creative life and in the process contribute to his or her happiness and well-being. Creative abilities help children adapt and thrive in increasingly complex and uncertain times. A child’s talent may be of less importance than the encouragement they receive from those around them.
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