In Defence of Homework

My grandkids have informed me that there is now a “no homework” policy in their elementary school. I find that unfortunate.Parental Bonding Assisted I can remember, years ago, the fun my dad and...

Once Upon a Time…

Help your grandchildren learn to read by sharing 1,000 storiesExperts say children need to hear at least 1,000 stories before they begin to learn to read. Grandparents make amazing reading partners and can play...

Building a Love of Reading

Reading with your grandchildren reinforces the special bond between grandparent and grandchild and sets them up for success. These early learning experiences help foster a love of reading that, research shows, will affect children’s...

Model Grandmas

Ralph Waldo Emerson said “What you do speaks so loudly I cannot hear what you are saying.” Have you ever thought about what your actions are teaching your grandchildren? Rumour has it that my...

Supporting Healthy Language Development

As a Speech-Language Pathologist, I work alongside many kinds of caregivers to help support the healthy language development of children of all ages. Most frequently, this means I am working closely with the parents...

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