Grandparenting

Terrariums are easy to make with children of any age. The older the child, the more complex the design can be. Shopping for plants can be part of the fun. Garden centers stock house plants, cacti and succulents year-round and miniature plant varieties in the spring designed especially for fairy gardens; as well as the soil, small rocks and other materials you will need. ...

You may need to up your grandparenting game now that winter weather has arrived. Blankets, snacks and other supplies will come in handy in a roadside emergency. A Cleveland Clinic doctor tells us what to include in a winter driving car kit. ...

If your grandkids come from across the street or across the country, our Grammy on the Go columnist has suggestions for making holiday memories with the little ones. ...

It’s important for the kids to realize that there are others that do not have the privileges and all the material things that they take for granted. Children need to learn to appreciate the things they have and to develop empathy for others. Developing the habit of giving can be a terrific trait to pass to your grandchildren. ...

Grammy on the Go blogger Karen Shadrach writes how carving pumpkins with the grandkids is always a fun experience to share! ...

Raising a grandchild can be tough financially, but grandparents should be aware that there is a tax credit available that could help them. Working grandparents who are supporting their grandchildren may qualify for the earned income tax credit, which could reduce the amount they pay in taxes by thousands of dollars or allow them to receive a refund.  ...

What scares kids? Sometimes it's the adults around them or the adults' response to things that are happening. Children who are around adults who most often express positive emotions have been shown to be able to control their emotions better than children who are subject to mostly negative expressions. Most kids look to adults for how they react to circumstances and mirror these responses. ...

In addition to keeping grandma and grandpa on the move, research has shown that involved grandparents report having more meaning in their lives, as well as lower levels of stress and depressive mood. ...