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Action points for effective grandparents
by Don SchmitzBeing an involved grandparent doesnt come without a little work. The roots of grandparenting are formed early on. Its important to let your children know you want to be supportive to their family.Hear are some ways to get started.Make up your mind to be a better grandparent than you were as a parent. Its never too late to change.Talk with your children about how they see you becoming involved with their children. Let them know what your intentions are. Be involved in the...
Practicing Bringing Generations Together
by Don SchmitzSharing ourselves with younger generations keeps us young.Childtrends reports 47% of all grandparents provide child care assistance with young grandchildren living nearby and a growing number of grandfathers are getting involved as well. I found this fact rather surprising, a higher number of grandparents who are employed and live close to their grandchildren provide child care than those who are retired. Childtrends also reported that approximately 1 in 5 grandparents are being...
Five Tips for Successful Grandparenting
by: Don Schmitz
1. Boundaries are necessary for control and safety.
All children need and must learn to respect boundaries. Being clear about expectations before an activity begins frees you and the child to enjoy the event and ensures the safety of everyone involved. If you observe the boundaries are being violated, dont be afraid to remind your grandchildren again. Restate the rules as many times as necessary. Writing the rules and posting them or bringing them along is a good idea....
Where Do Your Priorities Fit
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by: Don Schmitz
An expert in time management was speaking to a group of business students when he decided to do an experiment. He pulled out a large mason jar, a dozen fist-sized rocks and carefully placed them, one by one, into the jar. When no more rocks would fit inside, he asked, Is this jar full? Everyone in the class said, Yes.
He reached under the table and pulled out a bucket of gravel. The instructor then poured gravel in the jar, shook it and asked, Is this jar full? By this...
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