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Grandkids and Hobbies Go Hand-in-Hand

By Remy Agee

 

At this stage in life, you probably have a special interest or hobby. Why not help develop one for a grandchild? Hobbies are a great way to build your grand’s self-esteem, fostering self-discovery and a sense of accomplishment, boosting self-confidence by adding to his or her knowledge and skills.

Al Gore: America’s Dudley Do-Right

The former Vice President, Nobel Laureate, and eco-warrior’s mission to make the world a better place for future generations

 

One of the last things Al Gore’s father said to him was, “Always do the right thing.” That desire to do the right thing was a driving force throughout Al Gore’s political career [...]

Grands Make a Hobby More Fun

If you’re like most grandparents, you’re always on the look-out for activities to enjoy with your grandkids. A hobby provides lots of opportunities for learning, bonding, and having a grand time together.

Pursuing a hobby — whether an art, craft, sport, favorite pastime, or activities linked to a personal passion (horses, earth science, music, [...]

The New Age Nana’s Guide to Step-Grandparenting

By Doreen Rosenthal and Susan Moore

More than 2,100 blended families are formed in the United States every day (according to thebondedfamily.com). That means a large percentage of the 70 million grandparents in this country are or will become step-grands. Some of us may find that role to be not only unfamiliar but [...]

How to Be a Traveler, Not Just a Tourist

By Michael & Patricia Kasum

Pat & Michael Kasum cruising a fjord, Norway

 

A world of difference exists between the mindset of travelers, who have the inquisitiveness to delve into a country with both hands, and the mindset of tourists, who are satisfied with letting a country pass at arm’s length while chatting [...]

The Children’s Movement of Florida

By Jack Levine

 

Investing in Children

David Lawrence Jr.

The Children’s Movement of Florida is a coalition of 325,000 Floridians dedicated to ensuring that children become the number-one priority of state lawmakers and decision-makers and that every child in Florida gets a full chance at the American dream.Jack Levine, special correspondent for GRAND [...]

Have Grandkids, Will Travel

Multi-Generational Travel: It’s All the Rage with Today’s Grandparents

 

 

In 2011, 37% of all grandparents who travelled took trips with their grandchildren. Often, the whole family goes: grandparents, parents, grandchildren, and sometimes even great-grandparents. Many grandparents (22%) travel alone with their grandchild(ren). And they’re not just going to Disneyland, either. They’re going [...]