The Joy and Wisdom of Grandparenting
Do you remember your Oma, Abuela, or Nonna singing to you as they bounced you on their lap? The first concert you ever attended? A record your parents played on Friday nights? Those early musical memories stay with us for life. For many families, songs and stories passed down through generations are more than entertainment; … Read more
BY THOMAS HOLL Yes, you can spark new brain cells! The spontaneous growth of new brain cells can occur at any point in your life. It’s specifically spurred by a number of activities, a key one being learning new things, like a second or third language.” Speaking more than one language has obvious benefits, like increasing … Read more
Teaching Your Grandchildren to Communicate Like you, I’m a grandparent—first time for my husband, Larry, and my- self. As a long time student of child development, and as a mom of three daughters, you can imagine my delight at finally having grandchild to nurture! In this, my first column for you in Grand, I want … Read more
