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GrandparentingPlus: May 2013
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Time Out For Great/Grandparenting: Children Birth - Ten. May 31, 2013. Turn on the TV, etc. just so that we can catch our breath? Should we feel guilty about this? We don’t think so, after all, life is about moderation. So, as in life, boundaries need to be set and followed, and supervision is imperative. In Order to Make Life Easier, Plan Ahead- At Home and Away. 8226; Be prepared to watch TV with your great-grandchild, especially if they are young. 8226; Negotiate with the children, the amount of time ...
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GrandparentingPlus: NURTURING TODAY’S CHILDREN TO BE TOMORROW’S PEACEMAKERS*
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Time Out For Great/Grandparenting: Children Birth - Ten. January 14, 2015. NURTURING TODAY’S CHILDREN TO BE TOMORROW’S PEACEMAKERS*. We re-discovered a wonderful article, written by Barbara Oehlberg *. For the Ohio’s Peacemaking Education Network. Is very relevant today. We’re excerpting parts of that article to share with you. Although this was written for teachers, it is applicable to families. This is important stuff! If violence is in. Fact increasing, how or why is this happening? Sense of powerless...
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GrandparentingPlus: July 2014
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Time Out For Great/Grandparenting: Children Birth - Ten. July 17, 2014. EVERY CHILD HAS THE RIGHT! With all the turmoil in the news about children and their rights, we felt this was the perfect time to post this important statement from the United Nations. ALL CHILDREN DESERVE THESE RIGHTS. Regardless of their nationality, economic situation, or where they find themselves at any given time. This is the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of the Child. The end that he may have a happy childhood and e...
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GrandparentingPlus: July 2013
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Time Out For Great/Grandparenting: Children Birth - Ten. July 15, 2013. AN UNFORTUNATE TEACHABLE MOMENT. We’ve been astounded by the trial and verdict in the Trayvon Martin – George Zimmerman case. We’ve been watching, listening and reading. We suspect that many of you, your children and great-grandchildren have also been following or exposed to this case. The children are probably sensing our outrage and discomfort, and are not sure how to process this all. As damning as it was for it to take 44 days fo...
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GrandparentingPlus: November 2013
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Time Out For Great/Grandparenting: Children Birth - Ten. November 14, 2013. This year, we’ve come up with a “giving” idea we want to share. This involves our four great/grandchildren, ages 8 and 7 year old brothers, and 6 year old boy/girl twins. In addition to the regular Thanksgiving holiday hoopla, we’re adding a new way for the children to think about the world around them, without judging how they view it. Each child will be given a personalized box with $25.00, made up of $5.00 bills. The most impo...
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GrandparentingPlus: December 2013
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Time Out For Great/Grandparenting: Children Birth - Ten. December 6, 2013. HOLIDAYS MEAN DIFFERENT THINGS TO DIFFERENT PEOPLE. Here are some quick thoughts about the upcoming holidays. In this spirit we present these ideas……. FOR A MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF PLEASURE AND A MINIMUM AMOUNT OF STRESS. Family is the most important part of the holiday season! Gifts and material things are for the moment, but caring is lasting. Cook ahead of time and freeze. DON’T OVERDO MATERIAL THINGS. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF. Eat prop...
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GrandparentingPlus: HIGH EXPECTATIONS!
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Time Out For Great/Grandparenting: Children Birth - Ten. June 15, 2015. You are exhausted, but still have to go to the market to shop for dinner. The great/grandchildren are with you today and they will accompany you on your necessary trip to the local supermarket. You dread the crowded market with all of its “goodies” and entrancing toys, but is there a way to get around the “bribes” and “rewards” that might be necessary to get home with everyone in a contented mood? It can be very awkward and trying!
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GrandparentingPlus: December 2012
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Time Out For Great/Grandparenting: Children Birth - Ten. December 15, 2012. HOW CAN THIS HAPPEN.AGAIN? Recently it was Colorado, then Wisconsin and now Connecticut…where and when will it happen next? Every generation has real dangers to worry about: AIDS, nuclear bombs, presidential assassinations, wars, etc. But it seems that this generation has it more vividly and immediately “in their face”…making it closer to home. Helping Children Deal with Tragic Events in the News: Timeless wisdom from Fred Rogers.
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GrandparentingPlus: UNDER ONE ROOF- Multi-generational Living
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Time Out For Great/Grandparenting: Children Birth - Ten. October 23, 2014. UNDER ONE ROOF- Multi-generational Living. When we were growing up, grand-parenting seemed mostly ceremonial. There were some visits and vacations, lots of hugging, some dinners and holidays, and respect for our elders. Today, the climate has changed. Many great-grandparents, whose families are close by, are much more in a hands-on care giving role. Here are some very enlightening and thought provoking statistics:. Today, great/gr...