Grandparenting

Seasons of life compliment the seasons of Mother Nature, all the seasons have potential for growth and discovery. Each season plays an important role in the cirlce of life's spirit. Rediscover some of the wonders of each season.

Jun 28, 2002 - Deborah A Pringle

Grammie's prayers for all God's children here on earth.

Feb 28, 2002 - Deborah A Pringle

St Valentine's Day celebrations, crafts, and surprises for the whole family and those special people in your grandchild's life.

Feb 1, 2002 - Deborah A Pringle

Indoor activities to relieve cabin fever for you and your grandchildren. Building, playing, creating, cooking, and planning for spring are just a few.

Jan 16, 2002 - Deborah A Pringle

Outdoor recreation can be just the medicine to relieve cabin fever. You and your grandchildren can try some of these to enjoy the snow, cold brisk air and new experiences.

Jan 2, 2002 - Deborah A Pringle

Papa came home in the snow storm just in time for Sarah's birthday.

Dec 29, 2001 - Deborah A Pringle

Happy New Year, make some resolutions that can truly become a way of life, simplify, renew, and don't look back.

Dec 26, 2001 - Deborah A Pringle

Have a wonderfully joyous holiday week. Keep the festive mood alive with kindness, gratitude and consideration toward everyone involved in your holiday celebrations. Enjoy every moment, treasure the surprises and holiday memories to come. This holiday season holds precious gifts and will lead way to stronger family bonds for the new year. Happy Holidays!

Dec 20, 2001 - Deborah A Pringle

Twelve days of Christmas - days of giving something unexpectedly to someone in need of a smile or kind word. Suggestions for sharing your holiday spirit and rejuvenating your own spirit of giving.

Dec 13, 2001 - Deborah A Pringle

Simple, practical and unique holiday gifts for your granchildren. Some tips on shopping and getting the best price, and some alternatives to standard toys and gift certificates.

Dec 6, 2001 - Deborah A Pringle

A continuation of "Papa is Very Sick" - the next stages of dealing wit Rick's cancer fight. The real fight begins and we share our hopes and fears with our support system of family and friends.

Dec 3, 2001 - Deborah A Pringle

Ways to help you family and yourself deal with a loved one's serious or possibly terminal illness. Acceptance and sharing your feelings with others who also love the person suffering the condition, will benefit all parties effected by building a close circle of support and compassion for all. The person who will gain the most is the person with the illness.

Dec 1, 2001 - Deborah A Pringle

Take care of your own spirit this holiday season. Here are some suggestions for pampering yourself and your mate. Rejuvenate by revisiting the past, doing something you enjoy and haven't done in a while, or learn something you've always wanted to try.

Nov 29, 2001 - Deborah A Pringle

Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa are celebrations of family, spirituality, and joys of giving. At My Grammie's house it is a busy time and Sarah my granddaughter (Chief Elf) helps with all the preparations. Read further for ideas to include your grandchildren in stress free fun filled holiday activties, and ways they can help needy children have a wonderful holiday season.

Nov 22, 2001 - Deborah A Pringle

Alternative ways for keeping in touch with your loved ones who cannot celebrate the holidays in person, especially your children and grandchildren. Your loved ones are with you in your heart, here are some surprising ways to let them know.

Nov 17, 2001 - Deborah A Pringle

Non custodial grandparent discipline practices that work. There are many ways to spare the rod and not spoil the child. Grandparents can have angelic, well behaved grandchildren, by enhancing their nurturing role, focusing on the positives, and firmly taking appropriate actions to discourage unacceptable behaviors in their presence.

Nov 15, 2001 - Deborah A Pringle

Thanksgiving is the day we give Thanks, here you'll find some of our family traditions, including what we are truly thankful for.

Nov 8, 2001 - Deborah A Pringle

Ways and reasons Veterans' Day is honored by Americans on November 11th. Please share with your children and grandchildren what you know and feel about our Veterans.

Oct 25, 2001 - Deborah A Pringle

Fall traditions and fun celebrated from My Grammie's house.

Oct 18, 2001 - Deborah A Pringle

Helping our children go forward in the midst of tragedy is a healing step we all need to take. Help your children and yourself by TRUTHFULLY acknowledging the tragedies. Take the journey of a compassionate unified community to destroy the cell of evil which found it's way into our daily lives. GOD BLESS AMERICA! GOD BLESS US ALL!

Sep 18, 2001 - Deborah A Pringle

Genealogy is more than a hobby, it's pieces of our heritage which can connect us to our ancestry. Start a genealogy record book like no other, a worthwhile project for you and your grandchildren to create together. Together you can bridge the generations gaps and cement each ancestors' place in time. What a wonderful way to bond and leave a never-ending legacy for future generation.

Jul 24, 2001 - Deborah A Pringle

Grandparents are sometimes the only stable relative a grandchild can go to in times of family upsets (divorce, death, accidents, remarriage, relocation, etc). Here are some ways grandparents can provide a safe haven for your grandchildren during rough times.

Jun 22, 2001 - Deborah A Pringle

Issues concerning Grandparents who provide Daycare or are considering providing Daily Child Care for their newborn to pre-school grandchildren.

May 26, 2001 - Deborah A Pringle

Springtime activities to help Grandparents and Grandchildren grow closer together with love, nature, and grand fun.

Apr 26, 2001 - Deborah A Pringle

GrandParenting do's and don'ts, guidelines for bonding with your grandchildren and becoming a vital role model.

Mar 29, 2001 - Deborah A Pringle