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
How to “Parent” as a Grandparent
New grandmother here and this has been one of my biggest concerns since little Amelia was born. Because let's just get totally real here, I would snuggle that little girl and never let her go - if her parents would let me! To put the icing on the cake, we are expecting grandbaby #2 in February 2021! So this grandma and grandpa are super excited about the prospect of having a set of grandkids to spoil! Whether you are parenting your grandchild for a night, or you are assisting in raising the child, it’s important to know how to parent … [Read more...] about How to “Parent” as a Grandparent
How to Plan a Holiday Everyone Will Love
How to Plan a Holiday Everyone Will Love Sometimes, it’s difficult enough to choose what to make for dinner that will please the entire family, now think about just how hard it can be to plan a family holiday when you have ages spanning decades! Mum and dad, of course, are looking forward to a break from all the months of working (at home or on the job!) while the kids are looking for a bit of excitement they can’t enjoy back home. Have you ever stopped to really think about just how different your idea of a good time is from other members of … [Read more...] about How to Plan a Holiday Everyone Will Love
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
