Feels like the first time: The joy of snow
/Many Grandma's Briefs readers are experiencing snow fatigue like never before. This one's for you, my frozen friends.
Though I can't make the snow disappear, my hope is that this...
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How to be a GRAND babysitter
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PawDad masters being the most GRAND babysitter ever.
Kids just want to have fun, especially when spending time with a babysitter. Parents primarily want their kids to be safe. And therein lies the challenge for grandparents who have secured the babysitting gig: finding the perfect balance between delighting grandchildren while pleasing their parents.
Master the challenge—and be the best babysitter ever—by considering the following tips from seasoned babysitting grandmas.
1. Pack your bag of tricks
Every grandparent needs a Grandma (or Grandpa) Bag, a tote filled with goodies that comes out at special times for play, creativity, and entertainment. For long-distance grandparents like myself, that means when I’m visiting the kiddos. (It's the favored piece of luggage each of my grandsons can't wait to open.) For local parents, that may be when on regular babysitting duty.
Grandma or Grandpa Bags include...
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Color me surprised, plus GRAND Social No. 144 link party for grandparents
/Color me surprised
I hope your Valentine's weekend was pleasant—if not perfect—and included a hug from a grandkiddo or two.
If you follow Grandma's Briefs on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook, you may have already seen this sight I shared Saturday morning. It's so so colorful and happy (and surprising!), though, I'm compelled to now share it here, too.
THAT appeared on my street Saturday morning. Jim and I were just sitting around enjoying our...
Saturday movie review: Chef
/My advice to you regarding the subject of this week's movie review: Eat before watching!
Heck, it won't really matter, I suppose, for even if you watch this film on a full stomach, the culinary delights in CHEF will have your tummy growling in no time.
Food is the star of the comedy CHEF, written and directed by Jon Favreau, but there's a...
Picture books to share with pint-size valentines
/Share your love this Valentine's Day by snuggling with your favorite pint-size valentine to share these these sweet (and sometimes silly) picture books. No nearby kiddo to snuggle? These fun and colorful books are short and engaging, making them ideal for sharing over a Skype or FaceTime session, as well.
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