Brrrr Isn’t it time to make a quilt?
I feel a chill go up my back as I look at the forecast for this week – snow may be coming – even here in eastern South Carolina. That looks like quilt-making weather to me. Let’s look at some … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Grandparents
Those 25 Books for Christmas
Did your family participate in the 25 Books for Christmas fun this year? Crystal Bowman posted about it here. I posted about a spin on the same idea for older kids. Now what? Maybe you have lots of new books … Continue reading →
Five Reasons to Read during Christmas Week
Just a few days before Christmas many families are putting the finishing touches on decorations, wrapping countless gifts, and preparing for guests. Each of those activities obviously can invite the cultivation of traditions. Everyone enjoys displaying and seeing their favorite … Continue reading →
Three Ways to Share Books with Grandchildren
As Christmas nears, grandparents look for ways to share books with their grandchildren. Sometimes the children are near and visit often. Other times they are far away and visit at special times during the year – such as holidays. In … Continue reading →
A Thanksgiving Activity for Families
As families gather for Thanksgiving they often share lists of things for which they are thankful. The lists usually include favorite foods, pets, good health, family members, and of course, God’s love and provision. Here is a Thanksgiving activity … Continue reading →
The Dangers of Generation Separation
Guest post by MaryAnn Diorio, PhD, MFA When I was growing up in the fifties, the elderly sat on front porches surrounded by toddlers and teens. It was a common practice for groups of children to visit middle-aged neighbors to … Continue reading →