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.
I don’t like to exercise. I look at runners with as much curiosity as I do looking at Donald Trumps hair. ”WHAT’s with THAT!?” I was born into a family of 3 sisters who are very active. The “largest” wears a sz. 6. Do you feel my pain? I’m challenged to maintain my sz. 10 status the way the Kardashian girls are challenged to miss a day in the media. The only exercise I actually LIKE is water aerobics, and
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As Baby Boomers, we’re dealing with the challenge of ensuring our elderly parents are receiving the care they deserve. In addition to our own needs regarding preparing for retirement, we’re often the sole support system for our aging parents. The U.S. Administration on Aging (AOA) has your back if you’re looking for eldercare for your parents, a friend or family member by providing the Eldercare Locator. Easy to navigate, simply enter your zip code, city and state a comprehensive selection
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I keep hearing this term and even as a BLOGGING Boomer, (I guess that equates to one step above novice computer user) I have no idea what it means. I’ve nosed around the internet reading different explanations and to be honest, I still have no idea what it is. The only time I’ve heard of “ping” was when “pong” was the next word in the sentence. I did find the website: http://www.whatisping.net/, which offered this explanation… The best analogy that I
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The days when Social Networks like Facebook and Twitter were primarily used by teenagers to update friends on their location at any given time are fleeting. Using social networking sites to obtain and share medical information is gaining momentum daily. Baby Boomers will need to participate to obtain the information they need to actively engage in their individual healthcare. The ability to choose my health care providers by reviewing their individual websites, set my Drs. appointments, renew my prescriptions and
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As babies and toddlers my daughters had trains, trucks Legos and blocks as well as dolls and mini-kitchenettes to play with. My elderly in-laws found it somewhat unusual but joined the girls on the floor, happily creating Lego structures. I can’t remember why I felt so strongly that they be exposed to playthings long considered “boy” toys. My focus always seemed to be providing pathways for them to explore that would provide an opportunity for them to reach their
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In this world of “oversharing” that our children and grandchildren are growing up in, (and we’re trying to “keep up” in,) comes another new social network site called PInterest. A type of virtual bulletin board, Pinterest is a place to organize and share online images that you find interesting or inspiring. After you’ve uploaded them to the site, they become known as Pins, which you can then attach to customized, themed Boards. You can create Boards for any topic, from
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“More than 140,000 children are the victims of identity theft annually in the United States,” according to a study conducted by I.D. Analytics. Could a bankruptcy be tarnishing your grandchild’s credit record? Why wait until they reach adulthood to find out? Chilren are targeted 51 times more than adults because a child’s Social Security number is unused, it’s easy to tie it to a different name and birth date. “Appalled” was my reaction, as I watched a recent news show
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Grandparenting is often all about bribes. We know how important handwashing is for our little ones, and we know when they start early, the behavior sticks. Streamline hand washing and bath time with an easy-to-fill; wall-mounted soap dispenser. The penguin soapster is a two-stage product: it allows one-handed use for parents while holding baby; and/or little kids can press penguin’s belly to lather up all by themselves. It’s a “win win” for everyone! Penguin Soap Dispenser
