Who Made the Pacifier and Grandma’s Advice on Use of a Pacifier
“Who Made That Pacifier?” by Dashka Slater appeared in the “Who Made That” column in the New York Times Magazine June 20, 2014. I love...
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Jul 14, 20144 min read
Pediatrics Group Recommends Reading Aloud to Children From Birth
“Pediatrics Group to Recommend Reading Aloud to Children From Birth,” is the title of an article by Motoko Rich published in the New York...
Jul 11, 20142 min read
Grandma Being Silly “On Top of Spaghetti”
Parents tend to forget that silliness is part of childhood. They themselves stop being silly in front of their children. I often hear...
Jul 10, 20143 min read
We Grandmas Must Not Forget Our Golden Rule: We Must Do As the Parents of Our Grandchildren Direct
This Grandma was shocked When reading Kim Conte’s Motherlode Blog in the Sunday New York Times, June 29, 2014, titled, “The Battle Over...
Jul 8, 20145 min read
This Grandma’s Best Tips for Flying with a Baby
This Grandma loves Carolyn Hax’s advice – most of the time. When responding to a mother flying with a baby, I do not think she was...
Jul 2, 20141 min read
NickMom.com Gives Us the Truth: “What Grandma Hears Versus What Mom Hears”
The Mother of our youngest grandchildren forwarded the following to me. Enjoy! NickMom.com has given us the truth. . . .and a good...
Jun 21, 20142 min read
What is Grandma to Do When Camp no Longer Allows Mailing Packages?
This Grandma is over the top about sending camp packages. You just have to look at the 2013 post about camp packages. My grandson said...
Jun 15, 20146 min read
This Grandma is Justified in the Concern that Writing by Hand is Becoming A Lost Art for Our Grandchildren
All of a sudden this Grandma has found herself with a computer signature. I must admit that I find it a little disconcerting that typing...
Jun 13, 201416 min read
Our Multigenerational Vacation 2014: Charleston and The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island, S.C. Part II: Touring Charleston, S.C. with Children
Charleston, S.C. has it all – history, beauty, and great food. The trick for this Grandma was to bring Charleston down to the level of a...
Jun 11, 20141 min read
Our Multigenerational Vacation 2014: Charleston and The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island, S.C. Part I: Anticipation
The only time that all eleven of us could get together for our multigenerational vacation in 2014 was Memorial Day weekend. It was...
Jun 7, 20141 min read
Color this Father’s Day With a Creative Gift
This Grandma was thinking about Father’s Day presents. The first and best idea is always a picture in a frame. The photograph can be...
Jun 2, 20143 min read
Keith Richards Is Writing a Children’s Book. Yes, a Children’s Book
“Keith Richards Is Writing a Children’s Book. Yes, a Children’s Book.” is the title of an article in the New York Times, March 11, 2014,...
May 19, 20142 min read
Grandma’s Best Tip for Attending Grandpa’s (Husband’s, Significant Other’s)
When I thought about sharing what I have learned professionally and personally about relationships and high school reunions, I thought...
May 16, 20143 min read
Top Baby Names for 2013 Extra Special in Our Family
The Today Show revealed the top baby names for 2013 on May 9, 2014. They said, “ Noah is the top boy baby name in the U.S. It’s the...
May 10, 20142 min read
Great Mother’s Day Gifts for Grandma
Each year, this Grandma’s daughters ask what I want for Mother’s Day. Each year, I say please send me a picture in a frame. Each year,...
May 9, 20148 min read
Busch Gardens Tampa with Grandchildren Part Two: The Perfect Itinerary
Grandpa and I took our older two grandchildren, ages ten and seven, to Busch Gardens Tampa over Spring Break 2014. Busch Gardens is a...
May 7, 20146 min read
Busch Gardens Tampa with Grandchildren Part One: Planning
Grandpa and I took our older two grandchildren, ages ten and seven, to Busch Gardens Tampa over Spring Break 2014. Busch Gardens is a...
May 5, 20144 min read
Perdue is Going To Love This Grandma
The Thursday Sun-Sentinel newspaper in Fort Lauderdale has the food section. This Grandma makes reservations, and is uninterested except...
May 1, 20146 min read
Planning the Perfect Multigenerational Family Vacation at Every Age and Every Stage
As our oldest grandchildren enter middle school age, this Grandma can reflect on what makes a perfect multigenerational family vacation...
Apr 26, 20142 min read
Lego Art
Legos, according to Wikipedia came on the U.S. market in 1958, brought to us from Denmark. “Lego”, comes from the Danish phrase leg godt,...
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