As long as I have had children, I have dreamed of being a Nana to my children's children - making their birthdays and the holidays as magical and wonderful as my own Nana and Grandad did for my brother and sister, and I. I have the house decorated, Ami's 1st Christmas ornaments ordered, I'm making a stocking for her, and will have a beautiful fuzzy soft carpet in the living room that she can crawl around on with her daddy and open presents. The only problem, however, is her mother has not allowed us to see her since she was 3 months … [Read more...] about Ami’s 1st Christmas
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Fun Ways To Spend Christmas With Your Grandkids
Spending the festive period with the ones we love has to be the best part of the year. Most of us spend the entire year looking forward to Christmas cheer and being able to spend our time with those we love the most. Although the current global situation might make our prospects look bleak - it is very possible that we will at least be able to see our family at Christmas. If you are looking forward to seeing your grandkids this Christmas and enjoy their company - we have a ton of fun festive activities you can enjoy with … [Read more...] about Fun Ways To Spend Christmas With Your Grandkids
3 Tips to Help Your Parents Have an Internet Relationship with the Grandkids
Although the age of the internet has made communication far easier for families to keep in touch, there is still that gap between those people who know how to use it properly, and those that find it a complete minefield. If you've got aging parents, and they've just missed the boat as far as learning how to use a computer is concerned, it could certainly benefit their lives, especially if they live too far away to maintain a relationship with their grandkids. So, when it comes to making the most of this, what can you do to help your parents get … [Read more...] about 3 Tips to Help Your Parents Have an Internet Relationship with the Grandkids
4 Ways to Spend More Quality Time with Your Grandkids
Being a grandparent is a wonderful thing; you get to explore the world with your grandkids and connect with another generation of your family. Though you must respect the rules the parents set down, you aren't responsible for parenting any longer, which means your role is a lot more fun this time around. But life gets busy, and sometimes you don't see your grandkids as often as you would like. That's why setting aside time for special activities for just you and they are so important. Cook Something Special Share a family recipe with your … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Spend More Quality Time with Your Grandkids