As children grow, their interests begin to develop with their personalities. Choose books that appeal to their interests. If you are lucky enough to be nearby, go with them to
Kids definitely understand food and know that Thanksgiving means lots of it! But do they have any idea why we gather together on this special day? Here is a quick
Teenagers. A word that can instill fear in parents and grandparents alike. You still remember them as little kids. They adored visits with grandma and grandpa. A little bit of
Rub-A-Dub-Dub, Fun in the Tub Some kids love taking baths, and for others bath time can be a major struggle. Here are some ideas for making this time fun for
Raising Grandchildren: Doing It Differently The Second Time Around: 5 Things You Thought You Would NEVER Do One of the grandest joys of being a grandparent is the opportunity to
I stole this idea from a family I know with young children. The father works very hard during the day and often comes home late in the evenings. His daughter
It sounds silly, but my grandkids and I recently had the most fun we’ve had in a long time doing none other than singing in the rain. Okay, we
I stole this idea from a family I know with young children. The father works very hard during the day and often comes home late in the evenings. His daughter
Summer means a lot of things for kids: no school, trips to the pool and, hopefully, time with the grandparents. It also means blockbuster summer movies! Here are seven good
Get Messy, Wash Away, Repeat: Easy Crafts Your GRANDkids Will Love Summer means sun, fun and bathing suits. When you can’t make it to the pool, consider creating some
25 Best Apps for Preschoolers Technology for kids can sometimes get a bad rep when overused or when the content is inappropriate. However, in moderation, apps for smart phones
Toe Tips: Getting a Pedicure It’s summer. Summer means sandals, and sandals mean exposed toes. I don’t know about you, but it’s not as easy to get down there and
Little Helping Hands Keeping a tidy home can be a challenge for even the best of us. It can be especially difficult when our pint-sized friends come to visit
Gear Up for Gardening Together This year’s planting catalogs have likely already started arriving in your mailbox. And though it may be a little early to start putting flowers,
5 Old Things That May Be New to Your Grandchild In a world where things are moving forward so quickly, it may seem like there is nothing new that
Congratulations, you’re going to be a grandparent! Awaiting the arrival of your new grand-bundle of joy is the perfect time to stock up on items you may want to have
I’ve had some real missteps along the way as a grandma, stepped on a few toes, gone against some of the rules my daughter and son-in-law have put forth for
We are so excited to welcome you to the new Grandmother Hen, where grandparents of all kinds can get informed and find ways to connect with our children and grandchildren.