How to Talk To Children About Stereotypesby Dr. Susan Linn Getting Past GeneralizationsFor Ages: Ten and underThe Scene"It's so annoying," ten-year-old Joshua says between bites. "Linda Chan got another hundred on our math test. I'm not surprised. All those Asian...
Communication Ideas
Acts of Kindness Pumpkin
Copy and cut out a pumpkin for each member of the family. Write the names on the stem. Put them on the fridge or a bulletin board. Each time the person does an act of kindness they draw a part of a face. See how fast you can get a complete face. RAK-PumpkinDownload
Reading With Your Grandchildren
Because I love to read, I enjoy giving books to my grandchildren that we can read together. It's always magical to share a story for the first time. When I'm spending the day with them we sometimes go to the library and gather lots of books to take...
Helping Your Child Handle Anger
Everyone gets angry, it's the way we handle it that counts. Be careful not to downplay your child's feelings. Saying things like, "Don't get so upset!" or "It's not that important." might just make them madder or cause them to hide their anger and take it out on...
Simple Pleasures of Grandparenting
I shared this post several years ago but thought it was worth re-posting. I learned a lesson recently, when it comes to grandchildren it’s the simple things that can build lasting memories. Two of my grandsons were spending time with me and one of the things we did...
Underage Drinking-The Harmful Effects
Research shows alcohol affects a teenager's developing brain differently than an adult's. Memory, learning and impulse control can be impaired seriously. The risk of addiction goes up dramatically. So talk to your kids and grandkids about the dangers of alcohol and...
Things My Mother Taught Me
My mother taught me to always be kind and include everyone in activities and games that I was playing with my friends. I would often look for kids standing on the sidelines and invite them to join the fun. Because my father had a disability (he lost a leg serving in...
How to Make Your Child a Winner
I attended a workshop given by Dr. Victor Cline a licensed clinical psychologist. He listed several keys to raising successful children. I think grandparents can have a strong influence in many of these areas. I'm just sharing a few, Set reasonable work standards...
Family Time Capsule
Wouldn't it be fun to make a family time capsule. You could do it at a holiday celebration, a birthday party or just set aside a special night. Then look forward to opening it in 1, 5 or 10 years. Here's some great ideas. Time Capsules: A Family Time Machine by Dennis...
Message Boards
This is a great idea from The Katie Brown Workshop. She just took a bunch of frames, put corkboard inside, labeled them with the days of the week, and wha la you have a place to keep all your important information. They would be great in a family room, kitchen, or...