Boomer Grandparents was created to provide a sharing place for Baby Boomers (born between 1946 and 1960) who are experiencing the joys and challenges of grandparenting in this high-tech world.
Grandparents Go Gangnam? Teenagers Family Party Music…oh what a dilemma This conversation happened recently between a friend of mine and her teenage son who I’ll refer to as (C). C: “Mom, I really want to have music playing at my party.” (Which is this Saturday) Me: “Ok. What did you have in mind?” He proceeds to tell me. Me: “No way are we playing ‘Gangnam Style’ and ‘Thrift Shop’ at this thing. Have you forgotten that your grandparents will be there?
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Raccoon in a jar. Our precious, hysterically funny, 5 yr. old princess, ballerina, soccer player granddaughter has provided her family with yet another howler. This is a tidbit of a recent conversation she had with her mom about her morning at preschool: #2: ”We have a jar at preschool with a raccoon in it! “ Mom: “A raccoon? “ #2: “Yes, it was a caterpillar, now it’s a raccoon, and next it will be a butterfly!!” Tweet
I promise you’ll be delighted with the creative ideas that include Toddler Crafts, Activities, and even Toddler Math and Science projects.
Happy Mothers Day, 2013, from one very lucky mother … Mimi, @ BoomerGrandparents.com Tweet
Alicia Keys. Brilliant songwriter, musician, singer, granddaughter. Anxious to learn more about this awesome young talent I had long admired,” impressed” and “overwhelmed” perfectly describe my feelings after viewing an Oprah’s Master Class interview. Eloquently, and with an arresting ability to captivate I listened as this young woman recounted for Oprah the details of an amazing childhood. Unexpectedly, the word “grandmother” became an often repeated word. A little bit about Alicia…Raised by her mother, a part-time actress and paralegal, she
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Kid friendly YouTube channels? Yes, they do exist, and they seem to be growing in numbers weekly. Evidently there has been some frustration in the world of parents and grandparents regarding the lack of options when browsing YouTube for safe viewing options for children. The channels and playlists are out there, and here is a list I’ve compiled that I think parents and grandparents can at least feel comfortable starting with. Sesame Street: Sesame Street YouTube Channel KidsTV 123, Songs
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Traveling with children? Wracking your brain for ideas? Imagine someone else thinking of where to go that will make everyone happy while creating some awesome memories the whole family can cherish. Frommer’s 500 Places to Take Your Kids Before They Grow Up will fulfill that dream for you. The book (organized by continent) includes active, sports oriented vacations in addition to cultural, and historic sites. Destinations for every activity you can imagine. Complete with hotel information, age recommendations, Web sites,
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