If an unexpected turn has occurred in your life where you find yourself raising one or more of your young grandchildren, you’re not alone. According to PBS Newshour, over 2.7 million grandparents are raising their grandkids. Whether you’re prepared to raise children again, or you’re facing some setbacks, here are
That relationship between grandparents and grandkids is often something to treasure and it is great to spend some quality time together whenever you get the opportunity. There are plenty of activities that are suitable for the two different age groups to do together, while building a stronger bond and having
By Alex Kuchel─ What better way to keep the kids or grandkids occupied than getting them to pitch in and help you construct a useful and attractive DIY idea you’ve been wanting to add to your backyard? The key is to find backyard DIY ideas that don’t require too much
I’ll be honest: I envy grandmothers who float in-and-out of their grandchild’s daily activities. Perhaps you know your grandchild’s friends and are on a first-name basis with his teacher. You might even attend soccer games and school concerts. Although there’s undoubtedly a downside to babysitting or living in the same
By Joshua Rosenthal— For a parent, having a young child that does not listen or throws tantrums is often written off as normal “toddler” behavior that they believe their child will outgrow. Then that child turns into a pre-teen who becomes aggressive, defiant and has frequent outbursts – also often
There usually isn’t much of a need to have many baby products at your home when you’re a long-distance grandma, but there is a need when they come for a visit or your grandbaby lives nearby. For those grandmas that are fortunate enough to live close to their grandbaby, having
“We’ve created a website where we’ll post photos of our new baby,” the blast email announced, with a link and cue, “Click on the small pictures to enlarge them.” The sender? My daughter. The baby? My first grandson! Could this mean that I wouldn’t get snapshots to carry with me,
Loneliness and isolation have some devastating side effects, other than just making the solo person feel uncomfortable. Being and/or feeling alone can cause a host of physical and emotional ills, and can even lead to an increased likelihood of death. In fact, social isolation raises mortality among elderly individuals by
By Barbara Kazdan – They come. They go. They supercharge my life, then go back to theirs. We laugh, we talk – about things big and small. I sleep better knowing they’re under my roof. Mornings bring the warm, familiar company I miss. On the last day, sadness rumbles inside
By Sophie Hazan – Kids today have access to so much technology, and there has been a lot of discussion in the media about whether this is a good or a bad thing. However, scientists are now backing the idea that technology is great for kids and their education. Massey Professor
Technology and social media – or social technology seem to be changing faster than we can keep up with. But change is inevitable and like it or not, our children and grandchildren are going to be a techno generation that will have to figure out how to use and manage
By Christine Maddox – Sometimes it is crazy hard to come up with meals when you are not used to having big families. After a few years of coming up with meals that are great for two or even one it can be overwhelming to figure out what to make
Over the years I have watched in awe as my mother came up with one fun adventure after another for my kids during their time with her over the summers. All the kids loved being with grandma because she was always coming up with some fun summertime activities to do.
By Jesi Steiber— “Do you want Nana to pick you up?” My words were in response to my granddaughter’s displeasure at her mother’s scolding. She was on the verge of throwing a fit. The whine in her voice slowly escalated and she scrunched her face, tears on the edge of
For many grandparents, the thought of their children hiring a stranger to care for their grandchildren is enough for them to take radical action: applying for the job themselves. Eons ago, many families lived in the same community and those from within the community viewed parenting as a community effort.
Do you want more fun than you can possibly imagine? And get “falling-down tired” while you’re at it—yet still, come up smiling? Consider having a “Grandkid Camp.” My husband and I have been doing this for four years now and we’re hooked! When our oldest became a teenager, we thought
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