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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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Navigating technology use with (grand)kids

Dec 02, 2019 03:55PM ● By Adam Cochran

My wife and I had our first baby in 1997. That same year, we bought our first computer. Perhaps I should feel guilty about this, but one cou...

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Weekends with the “wrecking crew”

Aug 29, 2019 02:28PM ● By Carrie Lugar Slayback

Whew! As the grandchildren drove away at the end of their weekend visit, I sank into the sofa and fell asleep. A deep, exhausted sleep.Yes...

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Where the dinosaurs roamed

Jun 06, 2019 12:49PM ● By Diana Barnett

Who doesn’t love dinosaurs? I sure do, and so do my grandkids. Since my grandson Liam lives and breathes dinosaurs, we decided to take a d...

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