Contributors

Below is a list of some of our Contributors. Feel free to read a little bit about each one and click to read their articles and stories.

NORENE KELLY

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Norene Kelly has been published in various magazines and newspapers, and currently reports from “the edge of spirituality” at her website, Stories About Why We Are Here [http://www.storiesaboutwhywearehere.com]. She lives in Iowa, where she enjoys eating corn with her husband and daughters.
 

JIM LOOMIS

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Jim Loomis is a retired advertising executive who has lived in Hawaii for 46 years--meaning he's had to fly across 2,300 miles of ocean to take long-distance train rides.... And he's still managed to log nearly 200,000 miles on Amtrak across the U.S. and VIA rail trains in Canada. Jim is the author of "All Aboard! The Complete North American Travel Guide" (Prima Life Styles, 1998; a third, newly revised edition will be in bookstores, soon, Jim promises).
 

J.C. METZGER

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J. C. Metzger lives in Flower Mound, Texas, with her husband, two grown children and grandson. She enjoys writing stories that help grandkids and grandparents create happy, loving and timeless memories.
 

DR. RUTH NATHAN

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Parent, grandparent, wife, research scientist, main cook and usual bottle washer (even in this day and age!), Ruth continues her practice of spending one and a half days a week with her grandchildren. As our child-development columnist, Ruth's research and lecture circuit will take her from coast to coast this summer, where she'll talk with grandparents, parents, teachers, and even children about growing up. “We all continue to grow up, even as we age,” says Ruth, now sixty-three, “and listening to our grandchildren is perhaps the finest way to age with wisdom and grace.” Says her grandson, Saul, “I feel playish today, Grammy,” which means Saul needs Ruth to get down on her hands and knees and seriously save all the little characters Saul has scattered throughout the house. Wisdom, the better part of reason, gently pulls her to the carpet floor.
 
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GRANDparenting 101

By: Kay Green     http://www.mypreciouskid.com

ABOUT ME: I am a mom of 4 (ages 10-27). I am Nana to 3 (plus a 4th coming this fall). And I have taught a moms class for the last 5 years. Our last child was adopted when I was 40. It has put me in a very unique situation of seeing that parent rules and suggestions have changed for the better. This picture is me with my twin grandsons.

EXAMPLE: my oldest children all slept on their stomach, with bumper pads and quilts in the crib. My last slept only on her back. And now we know that by placing our baby on her back in a crib with no bumpers and no blankets the SIDS risk is greatly reduced. Read More...

NanaHood

GRAND WISDOM


10 Tips to Give Your Grandkids the Leg Up They Need

As the front page of the New York Times reported, the legacy of kindergarten is far stronger than previously thought. An explosive new study has revealed that how well kids learn in kindergarten, in fact, sets them up for college, marriage, retirement and a higher salary.

There are lots of things GRANDparents can do to help their pre-schooler get ready for Kindergarten.

1.Read with your grandchild on a daily… Read More

GRANDparent Nicknames

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Since 2005, we've continued to compile a list of grandparent names. Perhaps it will inspire you or your own children! If your own grandparent name doesn't appear on this list, please add it. You just might inspire a new grandparent & start a grand trend.
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For the Health of Your GRANDkids

Goodbye empty nest

5 things to talk about before your mom (or dad) moves in

By Dr. Marion Somers

Just as many of us start to enjoy our empty nests, we're faced with a new dilemma: the possibility of moving an older parent into our homes. When a loved one can no longer live independently, there are a number of options available, ranging from in-home care to nursing homes and assisted living facilities. But recent statistics show that more people are choosing another path: moving their parents in with them. Whether it's for economic reasons or a desire to keep the family close, the US Census Bureau notes that the number of parents living with their grown kids skyrocketed to more than 3.6 million in 2007 - up 67 percent from 2000. And while you may be used to having your grandchildren over for a visit, preparing your home - and lives - for an older person is… Read More

GRANDparents As Encore Parents


These aren't your mama's cloth diapers!!

We all want to give our children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews the best. That is why we work so hard to protect them, teach them, help them, and make sure they feel unconditionally loved. Sometimes life journey comes easily--and other times, well, it can be tough. With life's journey, certain choices need to be made, choices that are healthier, more informed and better for our children - helping that journey run a little more smoothly. And that often starts with choosing cloth diapers. Today, millions of parents are joining the cloth diapering movement because they're healthy for baby, better for our planet, and they are saving parents money.

Here are some fast facts:… Read More