The Joy and Wisdom of Grandparenting
Most Popular Baby Names of 2020 Despite Coronavirus, birthrates are expected to remain consistent in 2020, and here is the scoop on boy and girl baby names stealing the show so far this year. Names.org released predictions for the Most Popular Baby Names of 2020. New entries in the top 10 for boys this year … Read more
BY TERRY CRALLE, RN, MS Sleep is critical for every family member—young and old alike. Sufficient sleep is foundational for good health and optimum functioning, and it’s mandatory for proper brain development and learning in babies and young children, who are learning at a rate never again achieved at any time during the life cycle. … Read more
From Yahoo Parenting By Elise Solé Senior Writer A shocking number of babies — 50 percent — are put to sleep each night in unsafe bedding, according to a study published Monday by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). The study analyzed bedding use from 1993 to 2010 and identified pillows, blankets, and quilts as items that can block … Read more
Baby gear for Nana and Papa’s house BY COLLEEN SELL When my children were babies and toddlers, a visit to or a sleepover at Grandma and Grandpa’s house meant bringing everything my three kiddles might need for the day, or overnight, or weekend, or (the rare) few-day or week-long stay. We’re talking baby bottles, sippy … Read more
Outdoor activities you can enjoy with grand babies and tots this summer By “The Grammies” of The Grammie Guide: Activities and Answers for Grandparenting Today A grandchild’s days from birth to kindergarten fly by. Here are a few ideas for making the most of this special time this summer. Days of Discovery: Newborn to 12 … Read more
New crib safety standards every grandparent should know By Laura Nikolovska A recent study found that many grandparents don’t know the latest child safety guidelines. For example, almost 50% of grandparents polled thought it was safe for babies to sleep with soft bedding and stuffed animals; in fact, those items pose a suffocation hazard. About … Read more
Ready, Set, Baby! The Watch and Learn Guide to Your Baby’s First Year Maureen Connolly, Author and Producer Open Air Publishing Reviewed by Lori Bitter Raising my children in the early eighties meant I had precious few resources for learning how to be a new mom. I had a paperback edition of Dr. … Read more
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, … Read more
