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Grandparenting 
Helping Kids Face Their Fears
Every child passes through that stage of being afraid of monsters—under the bed, in dark corners, down in the basement—it seems to be a universal childhood fear. This fear can take root before a...
Grandparenting
Our Gang & the Good Ol’ Days
When I think back to my childhood in the 1960s, I can't help but reminisce about our neighborhood gang. This gaggle of children was fluid—it included anyone from our surrounding blocks who could come out...
Tech
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 a parent. In fact, I actually held off buying one for...
Grandparenting
So You Want to Be a Grandparent?!
A no-nonsense job descriptionThere really ought to be a job description for grandparenting so people know exactly what they're getting into. Sure, we've all been parents, so we've done this before, right? But I'm...
Travel
10 Things to Do with Grandchildren This Summer
Any grandparent will tell you that one of the greatest pleasures of having grandchildren is seeing the world through their eyes. We are privileged to witness their joy of discovery, which in turn transports...
Grandparenting
Who’s the Boss?
I’ve always had a good relationship with my 7-year-old grandson. Along with his other grandparents, I’ve played an integral role in his life from the day he was born. But I’ve noted a definite...
Grandparenting
A Little Kindness Goes a Long Way
Many years ago, when my sons were in grade school, much to their displearsure, I ran an errand after picking them up at the end of the school day. All they wanted to do...
Grandparenting
Grandparenting from Afar
As the proud grandmother of a six-year-old grandson (my older son’s little boy), I was thrilled recently to learn that I am to be a grandmother for a second time, this time with my...
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