1 kitchen + 1 grand + grandkids = a delicious recipe for learning BY REMY AGEE Warm weather, longer daylight hours, end of the school year, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day
By Jan Parish, M.Ed. | Reading a good book together is one of the most cherished gifts a grandparent can give a grandchild. A quality storybook is one that is
Editor’s Note: Did you know that the Area Agency on Aging might be a resource for grandparent’s raising their grandchidren? I didn’t until I read the followng from the Ironton
The smart and fun way to help give your grandkids a leg up in school By Remy Agee Two figures you should know: 70% and 99%. Why? Because school-age
(Editor’s Note: At a time when literacy in America is slipping behind many other countries, we’re proud to share this story about one company that has been making a huge
Exceptional quality picture books that are perfect read-alouds for little ones By Jan Parish, MEd “There was one little baby who was born far away. And another who was born
Remy Agee It’s baseball team tryouts. Or maybe dance, gymnastics or basketball. Perhaps band or chorus. So much anticipation. Lots of preparation. And then, it happens. Your darling
By Lynn Keehan, Ph.D Diagnoses of ADD/ADHD has dramatically increased in recent years, and now many doctors are not only prescribing the usual drugs (Adderall, Concerta, Ritalin, Strattera), but have
I’ve got it! The answer to the age old question: “What can I do with my grandchildren?” It’s different, fun and educational for both grandparents and grandchildren. All wrapped up
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
Looking for arts and crafts projects to do with your grandchildren? You’ll find thousands of fun ideas at these crafting sites and blogs for toddlers to teens StitchwerxDesigns.com The
Editor’s Note: As over seven million children in America are being raised full time by Grandmas and Grandpas and tens of millions more are being cared for daily by their
Remy Agee Here’s a wintertime activity you can enjoy with your grandkids whether they live near or far, while you all become ‘citizen scientists’! Join the 2013 Great Backyard Bird
Remy Agee Whether for cards or a special gift, this GRAND mailbox will add to the festivity of this year’s Valentine Day. Last year, my son helped his then
Remy Agee Want to do something more than just add all those cardboard shipping boxes onto the recycling pile? Why not use them to inspire your grandchild’s imagination and creative
By Debra L. Karplus, MS, OTR/L Little Jamie just turned fifteen months and is not walking yet. Taylor is two years old and not starting to talk. Three year
By Remy Agee Ah, September… …and thoughts of a new school year, long after our children have families. Scientific evidence shows workbooks and flashcards aren’t the key to school readiness.
Is Electronic Media Making Smarter Babies? Editor’s Note: If you keep up with technology, you’ve probably heard about BabyFirst, a new TV program for infants. If you haven’t you can
…Right in your own community! By Remy Agee Remy Agee Your house or theirs, it’s time for summer fun and adventures. School readiness skills and experiences involving vocabulary, communication,
The month of June is full of fun ideas for activities for you and your grandchildren of all ages! Here are some different celebrations you may never have heard of,