Grandparenting

Viewing Christmas lights with your grandkids is more than just admiring beautiful displays; it’s about creating a tapestry of joyful memories that will be cherished for years to come. Embrace the twinkling lights, the laughter and the shared moments, and watch as the magic of the season brings your generations together. ...

For grandparents, one of the greatest joys is watching the little ones discover the wonder of shopping for gifts amidst the colorful booths and bustling crowds. Their eyes grow wide as we wander down the aisles, taking in the handmade treasures on display.  ...

Ohio’s North Coast is home to many public beaches along Lake Erie’s shoreline, extending through Erie, Lorain, Cuyahoga, Lake and Ashtabula counties. The only questions are which ones to visit and what to pack for a day at the beach. ...

Kids want and need to be active and burn off excess energy during our long Northeast Ohio winters. The solution? Try an indoor play area. Our region has plenty of options. Some have age restrictions and require reservations. Check websites or call before heading out. Most sell admission tickets and require waiver forms that you can fill out online, significantly cutting your wait time when you get there with eager kids. ...

A classic “Saturday Night Live” sketch from the ‘70s featured Dan Aykroyd as a smarmy, fast-talking toy executive defending his company’s “Bag O’ Glass” and “Teddy Chainsaw Bear” holiday offerings. Few of us have given our grandkids anything that dangerous — at least, not on purpose. Yet toys that seem perfect may not be safe. Age matters. ...

Leaving a legacy to your precious grandchildren is an important responsibility for grandparents. King Solomon told his son (Prov. 13:22), ”A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children.” Grandparenting is a level playing field; the poor and prosperous alike can pass on the greatest inheritances of all: love, wisdom, encouragement, memories and lessons learned.  ...

About 100,000 Ohio grandparents are raising their grandchildren, and many more people are considered kinship caregivers: older siblings, cousins and other relatives with full-time responsibility for children whose own parents are unable to care for them. ...

The Chalk Festival features sidewalk artistry by professional chalk artists and local community groups, families and individuals — all using the CMA’s south plaza and walkways that wind through the Fine Arts Garden and down to Wade Lagoon as a colorful canvas. ...