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Wonder
The trees have been decorated. The crèches assembled. The presents have been wrapped. The stockings have been hung. The Texas fruitcake has arrived. We have eggnog. All we’re missing is snow and a sleigh for our third installment of Christmas … Continue reading
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Tagged everyday life, grandparenting, grandsons
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Boy apps vs Girl apps
True confessions: While I was recuperating last week, I allowed my grandson excess screen time. I allowed him to use the me-pad for more than two hours at a stretch. My justification was that the me-pad was more interactive than … Continue reading
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Tagged boys vs girls, grandparenting, IPads and toddlers, parenting
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The “Me-Pad” Dilemma
My grandson has been sick the past week and a half. First he had a cold. His actual symptoms were not bad: low grade fever, nasal congestion, some coughing. But he wasn’t himself. He would stop playing and stare out … Continue reading
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Tagged being a grandmother, CHILDREN AND MEDIA', grandparenting, IMAGINATION, IPADS, parenting, PLAY, SCREEN TIME
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Through the eyes of a child: Scary Monsters
To a one and a half year old, the entire world is a frontier, perfect for exploration and discovery. Yet at the same time, the world can be a scary place, filled with fantastic monsters and gruesome creatures. My … Continue reading
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Tagged ghouls, grandchildren, grandparenting, Halloween, lessons from children, parenting
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