Category Archives: Educational and Eco-friendly

Be a Cheerleader for Your Back To Schoolers

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As September rolls around and the children go back to their school schedules, grandparents can make a difference in the success and self esteem of their grandchildren. Whether we live nearby or far away, there are ways we can become … Continue reading

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Helping Children and Grandchildren with Their Homework

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Are they getting ready to go back to school? Whether you love it or hate it, homework is a component of your children’s and grandchildren’s education. It is a given. In our busy lives with schedules full of sports, dance, … Continue reading

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Avoid the Back to School Blues

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It’s soon back to school time for kids and the inevitable problems will need to be addressed. How can you get back on that early to bed, early to rise schedule? How can you best communicate with teachers? What is … Continue reading

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Common Sense and Toy Safety

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As grandparents one of our greatest joys is buying toys and games to give as gifts to our grandchildren. It’s been a long time since our children were little and there are so many wonderful toys to choose from. But … Continue reading

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Magazine Subscriptions- A Perfect Gift

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Children love receiving mail; it makes them feel grown up. When I was a little girl I looked forward to receiving my copy of Jack and Jill magazine. I was an avid reader and that magazine was filled to the … Continue reading

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Summer Jobs for Kids

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Now school is out for the summer, many tweens and teens are looking for ways to make some extra money. The traditional babysitting and lawn-mowing jobs are just fine if you can get them, but here are a few more … Continue reading

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