HEALTH & WELLNESS


Goodbye empty nest
5 things to talk about before your mom (or dad) moves inBy Dr. Marion SomersJust as many of us start to enjoy our empty nests, we're faced with…
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Let’s play! Fall faves for family fun
Fall for something on this page? Tell us by e-mail (subject line: Product Giveaway) and you could win it (random drawing on October 15). E-mail…
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Fear of philanthropy (avert your eyes)
By: Seth GodinPeter Singer is famous for posing a stunningly difficult question, paraphrased as, "If you are walking by a pond and you see a…
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10 Rules of Sleep
By Dr. Matthew Edlund author of THE POWER OF REST: Why Sleep Alone is Not EnoughSleep is like making love - enjoy it. Where else do you get to…
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Stephen R. Covey's Seven Habits
Stephen R. Covey's Seven Habits of Highly Effective Families from his book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families*Habit 1: Be…
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Caregiving starts now
Practical tips for planning ahead By Dr. Marion SomersWhat do you think when you hear the word caregiver? If your first thought is "not me,"…
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Trapped!
Will your parent's dementia drive you crazy?An excerpt from "The Daughter Trap: Taking Care of Mom and Dad...and You (St. Martin's Press, 2010),…
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McDonald's Lawsuit: Using Toys to Sell Happy Meals

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McDonalds's Lawsuit: Using Toys to Sell Happy Meals
By: Michael F. Jacobson, Ph.D., Executive Director, Center for Science in the Public InterestThe Center for Science in the Public Interest is a…
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By: Michael F. Jacobson, Ph.D., Executive Director, Center for Science in the Public Interest - The Center for Science in the Public Interest is…
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Avoid Summer Internet Addiction: Warning Signs and Healthy Internet Behavior
Kids welcome summer break as a time when they can relax and spend time pursuing their own interests and hobbies.  Summer camp enrollment is…
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The Surprising Truth About Self-Image: Seven Signs That Point to the "Unhealthy Self-Image" Problem You Didn't Know You Had
You might think you feel pretty darn good about yourself. But how healthy is your self-image, really? Author and child psychiatrist Warren B.…
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WARNING for GRANDparents
This is a new drug known as 'strawberry quick '. There is a very scary thing going on in the schools right now that we all need to be aware of.…
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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

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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