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Help your grandkids with reading

Jun 28, 2022 12:21PM ● By Marianne Hering & Peggy Wilber

You can offer a safe and encouraging environment for your grandchild to learn to read at his own pace.

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Camping with grandkids?

May 03, 2022 10:31AM ● By Jan Weeks

A child’s survival kit is a must when camping, here are 7 simple items to pack in a survival kit.

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Zip-lining with the grandkids

Aug 23, 2021 03:00PM ● By Terri Kaiser

The things grandparents will do for time and memories with teen-aged grandkids!

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Fun family projects for pandemic times

Oct 01, 2020 02:46PM ● By Arlyn Macdonald

This intergenerational fun is sure to build family pride.

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Bonding with grandkids over technology

Aug 31, 2020 01:58PM ● By Adam Cochran

Reflections from the family tech guy Recently, I saw a Facebook meme featuring a close-up picture of a scared chihuahua. The dog had an over...

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Grandparents raising grandchildren

Aug 31, 2020 12:03PM ● By Carole Ann McKelvey

Local seniors face challenges parenting grandkids. If you’re a grandparent raising grandchildren, you’re not alone. According to AARP...

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4 Tips for fostering your grandbaby’s development

Jun 26, 2020 11:13AM ● By Hilary Thompson

Stimulate your new grandbaby's development early on Congratulations on a new bundle of joy in your family! There is so much to celebrate and...

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Enjoy the green pastures: lessons from grandkids

Jun 02, 2020 10:57AM ● By Lynn Walker Gendusa

Five horses gathered at the fence behind the barn waiting for Miss Carter to bring them treats. She patted their noses, told them they were ...

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NEW: It's Riddle Time!

Mar 26, 2020 03:35PM ● By Beacon Senior News

These riddles are perfect to collectively solve over video-chat with grandkids or on phone calls with friends. 1. Q: What comes once in a mi...

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Personalized gifts grandkids can make and give that won't break their piggy banks

Dec 02, 2019 04:09PM ● By Beacon Senior News

As the holidays approach, are your grandkids scrounging to buy gifts they can’t afford? If so, here are some fun craft ideas you can work on...

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