Grandparenting
Thou Shalt!
I grew up with a lot of shibboleths and thou shalt nots. Thou shalt not make a mess, thou shalt not make a peep,...
10 Baby Shower Gifts for Grandparents-to-Be
I have just had the immense pleasure of meeting my first grandchild! He is such a delicious little blob of goo. So soft and...
Body
ACTIVE Aging, Not Anti-aging
Active Aging Canada strives to promote a society where all adult and older adult Canadians are leading active lifestyles that contribute to their overall...
The Wellness App
Make your own health and wellness plan with The Fountain of Health’s Wellness App. The Wellness App helps you to set and meet small, doable...
Food
The Perfect Pizza Party
Looking for a way to keep your grandkids busy on a rainy day? Why not throw a pizza party?! Pretty much everyone loves pizza,...
Simple Snacks for Picnics & Hikes
It's handy to have a few snacks that are quick to prepare and easy to take along to picnics at the beach or hikes...
Tech
Connecting Long-Distance
Grandparents and grandchildren often share a very important emotional bond and both groups can benefit from a strong relationship. When grandparents and grandchildren live...
Smart Kids & Smart Phones
My children were probably the last generation to be raised without cellphones, so I must admit, I had absolutely no experience with them as...
Mind
The Importance of Social Skills in Childhood Development
As children develop and mature, social skills emerge as quiet keystones, silently laying the foundation for future relationships, emotional health, and general well-being. While...
The Magic of Small
If you've ever tried to hike with a preschooler, you know how quickly objectives can diverge. The child wants to stop and observe every...
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Simple Pleasures
I recently baked a birthday cake with my four-year-old grandson, and after we had iced it, I offered one of the beaters to him....
Gordy Dodd: Grandfather & Community Superhero
Gordy Dodd isn’t your typical grandfather. Who else do you know that’s just as comfortable playing Super Gordy, Bob Barker and the Incredible Hulk...
Victor & Edith Newman
Master carver Victor Newman and his wife, textile artist and clothing designer, Edith Newman, have raised three children, Marion, Carey and Ellen. Victor’s great...