April 30, 2012 in Family, Gardening, Grandparenting, Housing, Relationships
A child’s awe while watching a seed germinate and grow into a healthy plant with beautiful flowers or a delicious vegetable is something very special. Their sense of accomplishment expands when the flowers they grew are arranged in a beautiful bouquet or their vegetables are shared in a family dinner. This accomplishment illustrates how windowsill ...
April 26, 2012 in Caregivers, Grandparenting, Health, Health Tips, Living, Prescription Drugs, Relationships, Safety, Vitamins
Each year, an estimated 71,000 children are treated in emergency rooms for accidental medication poisonings, many of which are caused by dosing mistakes. Thankfully, while health care professionals or poison control resources resolve most issues, extreme cases that go untreated can result in complications, particularly in very young children. “Many well-intentioned caregivers can get mixed ...
July 26, 2010 in Grandparenting
While new parents look forward to milestones in their infants' lives, teething can sometimes feel more like a millstone. Here are some common questions about teething - and some common sense solutions....
July 12, 2010 in Grandparenting
Kids love summer vacation, but parents often find it difficult to keep them engaged in productive activities. And most kids experience a summer learning slump during their time away from school....
July 5, 2010 in Family, Grandparenting
Diaper need is an issue in this country. A new study reveals a startling issue - 1 in 3 American mothers struggle to provide diapers for their babies. These mothers have had to cut back on basics such as food, utilities like heat or electricity, or even child care in order to provide enough diapers....
May 24, 2010 in Family, Grandparenting, Technology
Today's tech-savvy kids have a world of digital and social media available at their fingertips. They can call, text, e-mail, surf the web, watch TV and movies, play music and games, take and share pictures and video - all from their mobile devices....
May 17, 2010 in Family, Grandparenting
When that last school bell rings, kids celebrate the end of classes and the beginning of a long, lazy summer. But for many kids, the end of the school year also marks the beginning of summer brain drain - and it could do them more harm than you think....
April 19, 2010 in Family, Grandparenting, Volunteering
In recent years, volunteerism has become vital to the health of our nation's communities as nonprofit organizations struggle with limited budgets and resources. According to the Corporation for National and Community Service, more than a third of nonprofit organizations reported a significant increase in the number of volunteers they use throughout the year....
March 22, 2010 in Family, Grandparenting
You've done the hard work, put in the long hours - and now graduation is finally here. Whether it's for high school or college graduation announcements you'll want to spread the news and celebrate with friends and family....
February 16, 2010 in Grandparenting, Great Getaways
Taking a trip with the grandchildren is a great way for the two generations to get to know each other and bond over a common experience. From simple day trips to luxury vacations, there are plenty of ways to whisk the kids away from mom and dad for an awesome adventure....
