This is Evelyn, my 2 year old granddaughter, she was on her way to the Seaquarium and she was so excited. USE IN OCT 2009 GRAND
- Elisa Arguelles (Miami, FL)		It's hard work being 2 years old!! My sweet grandson Sam....
- Karen Quick (Rome, NY)		My granddaughter Hannah entered the Gulf of Mexico before she was 1. She´s been our family´s Water Baby ever since!
- sharon kratz (LEague City, TX)
From: Elisa Arguelles (Miami, FL)From: Karen Quick (Rome, NY)From: sharon kratz (LEague City, TX)

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What GRANDparents Need to Know

Let the new parents lead the way

A midwife's Top Ten Tips for a new GRANDmom

Janice McIntosh
Janice McIntosh, M.S., C.N.M
  1. Respect the new parents' decisions, even if you don't agree with them. Don't press your opinions on breastfeeding, birth options, or how to parent.
  1. Emphasize the positive. No one wants to hear about your 35-hour labor, or how your child never slept through the night.
  1. Pregnancy is a narcissistic time, which is very normal. Your daughter didn't suddenly turn into a self-centered person. However, watch out for post partum depression, maybe in the form of withdrawal. Grandparents can get so wrapped up in the baby that they forget about the mother.
  1. Think about what you want to be called, and be respectful of the "other" grandmother, so you don't both choose the same name.
  1. Go easy on the shopping. Taking the new family a meal will be more appreciated than another toy or cute little dress.
  1. Help out, but don't over do it. If you take over, it sends the message that the new parents can't do without grandma. Practical help is best. How grateful will your exhausted son or daughter be if you come over and clean the bathroom? Don't monopolize the baby and leave the parents to… Read More
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Kids' Book Author of the Month
Just One Bite By: Lola Schaefer

Just One Bite By: Lola Schaefer

This fabulous, life-sized introduction to what animals eat, how they eat it, and how much they eat in a single bite is full of compelling facts and images. From the tiny sand-grain-sized bite of earth that the earthworm takes to the double-gatefold spread of a sperm whale sucking a whole giant squid down in just one bite, this book and the eleven animals in it are EXACTLY as large as life!

From a child's point of view, Just One Bite is a very simple book–the text is short, the illustrations are big and colorful–but it hides a tremendous amount of painstaking work on both the author and artist's part. Because all of the illustrations are life-size, Lola checked and re-checked the measurements of every detail with experts, and the artist fine-tuned the art meticulously to be sure that what the book offers children is true.

"Writing about nature is great fun!" says Lola. "Not only do I get to excite readers about the world around them, and hopefully ignite an interest that will take them into investigations of their own, but I learn so much about my topic. Read More...

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GRANDparenting 101

By: Kay Green     http://www.mypreciouskid.com

ABOUT ME: I am a mom of 4 (ages 10-27). I am Nana to 3 (plus a 4th coming this fall). And I have taught a moms class for the last 5 years. Our last child was adopted when I was 40. It has put me in a very unique situation of seeing that parent rules and suggestions have changed for the better. This picture is me with my twin grandsons.

EXAMPLE: my oldest children all slept on their stomach, with bumper pads and quilts in the crib. My last slept only on her back. And now we know that by placing our baby on her back in a crib with no bumpers and no blankets the SIDS risk is greatly reduced. Read More...

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GRAND WISDOM


10 Tips to Give Your Grandkids the Leg Up They Need

As the front page of the New York Times reported, the legacy of kindergarten is far stronger than previously thought. An explosive new study has revealed that how well kids learn in kindergarten, in fact, sets them up for college, marriage, retirement and a higher salary.

There are lots of things GRANDparents can do to help their pre-schooler get ready for Kindergarten.

1.Read with your grandchild on a daily… Read More

GRANDparent Nicknames

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For the Health of Your GRANDkids

Goodbye empty nest

5 things to talk about before your mom (or dad) moves in

By Dr. Marion Somers

Just as many of us start to enjoy our empty nests, we're faced with a new dilemma: the possibility of moving an older parent into our homes. When a loved one can no longer live independently, there are a number of options available, ranging from in-home care to nursing homes and assisted living facilities. But recent statistics show that more people are choosing another path: moving their parents in with them. Whether it's for economic reasons or a desire to keep the family close, the US Census Bureau notes that the number of parents living with their grown kids skyrocketed to more than 3.6 million in 2007 - up 67 percent from 2000. And while you may be used to having your grandchildren over for a visit, preparing your home - and lives - for an older person is… Read More

GRANDparents As Encore Parents


These aren't your mama's cloth diapers!!

We all want to give our children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews the best. That is why we work so hard to protect them, teach them, help them, and make sure they feel unconditionally loved. Sometimes life journey comes easily--and other times, well, it can be tough. With life's journey, certain choices need to be made, choices that are healthier, more informed and better for our children - helping that journey run a little more smoothly. And that often starts with choosing cloth diapers. Today, millions of parents are joining the cloth diapering movement because they're healthy for baby, better for our planet, and they are saving parents money.

Here are some fast facts:… Read More