Archives by: Karen Shadrach - Grammy on the Go
Karen Shadrach - Grammy on the Go
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About the author
Karen Shadrach is an on-the-go, in-the-know grandmother of two sets of twins, and our NEO Grandparent columnist. Prior to retirement, she worked within the Cleveland Clinic Health System for 33 years, both as a Registered Medical Technologist and a Lead Research Technologist in the Ophthalmic Research Department. Now retired(?), she spends most of her time babysitting-teaching and entertaining the twins. When she’s not grandmothering, Karen spends time with friends, plays flute in the Independence community band, is a member of the Cleveland Astronomy Society and walks her basset hounds, Tucker and Herman. Do you have grandparenting questions about where to go and what to do when you get there? Email Karen at
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Karen Shadrach - Grammy on the Go Posts
A trip to a petting farm will not only be fun for grandkids but can also be a very educational experience as they learn to interact with all the animals. The farms are great for little ones because there is a ton of sensory input with all the furry coats, interesting smells and occasionally startling sounds. ...
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The Flats along Cleveland's Cuyahoga River used to be an industrial wasteland. Then it was a gritty nightspot for revelers. Now it provides a clean, inviting adventure for diners, boaters, walkers and even the grandkids. Bring them down for a day at The Flats! ...
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Ohio has a total of 94 county fairs, plus the Ohio State Fair. All of these fairs take place from June through early October, with most in August. Be sure to take in one of Northeast Ohio's county fairs before the grandkids are all caught up in back-to-school activities and autumn overtakes us. ...
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If you've got grandkids along for the ride, It doesn’t matter the type of travel — by air, train or car — boredom will soon set in and make the trip difficult. So, here are a few things you can do to help the journey go more smoothly, making it more enjoyable for the whole family. ...
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Don't let summer pass by without first planning for a day or weekend among the sights, sounds and special treats that make taking your grandchildren to an amusement park an exciting adventure. From Cedar Point to Memphis Kiddie Park, your grandkids will enjoy riding on some of Northeast Ohio's best amusement park rides... and you'll all share memories that last a lifetime. ...
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A fairy garden is a miniature garden that contains a container, soil, plants and fairy accessories. This mini-garden offers us and the grandkids a magical, “small-world” play space to develop their imagination and creativity. Creating the fairy garden with your grandchildren also exposes them to the basics of plant care and gardening. But you don't have to stop there. Northeast Ohio has fairy festivals, too. ...
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Good thing Northeast Ohio has two amazing children's museums. A trip to a children’s museum makes an especially nice indoor adventure when spring weather is still too wet and cold for the kids to play outside. It is a delight, as a grandparent, to watch them interact with the exhibits and to participate with them in their imaginary play. ...
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Kids love reactions that are explosive and colorful. The following experiments will definitely grab their attention, plus they use items you probably already have available in your kitchen. ...
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