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Karen Shadrach

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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 [email protected].

Karen Shadrach Posts

Grammy on the Go: Making the Most of Fireworks Displays with the Grandkids

The July 4th holiday is just around the corner and that will bring many opportunities to watch fireworks with the grandkids! ...
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Take the Grandkids to a Park – And Survive (It’ll Be Fun, We Promise)

   It is important to try your best to keep to the children’s regular schedules. If they are used to having a bottle or snack at 10, stop play for a little rest and rejuvenate. Lunchtime at noon? Stop and have your picnic at that time. Always leave the park before the children become exhausted-meltdowns are not pretty and especially difficult for grandparents to handle. ...
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