by Nancy Becker | Sep 6, 2016 | Grandparents
I always love the fall season. The smells of burning wood in the fire pit. The sounds coming from the high school marching band. The tastes of apples and sweet corn always bring back lots of childhood memories. Read More
by Nancy Becker | Aug 8, 2016 | Grandparents
Grandparenting during the summer months is always enjoyable and always changing. Why would I expect or want anything else? Read More
by Nancy Becker | Jul 27, 2016 | Grandparents
For the past 15 years, I have been volunteering at our church’s vacation bible school (VBS). While I was working for Lincoln Public Schools, I took vacation time to connect with our church and our grandkids. Read More
by Nancy Becker | Jun 15, 2016 | Grandparents
I’ve always considered the end of every school year to be a rite of passage. Both students and educators go through a similar routine of cleaning out lockers or files, saying “See you next year!” and making special summer plans. Read More
by Nancy Becker | Apr 13, 2016 | Grandparents
Our grandkids are very active and participate in organized sports. The other day, they asked me what sports I was involved in during my high school years. They wondered if Duck, Duck, Goose or Red Rover was my dominant sport? Read More
by Nancy Becker | Mar 23, 2016 | Grandparents
Just when I’ve convinced myself I’m a real hip grandma—you know, one who listens to modern music, watches all kinds of current movies, works out at the “Y” to stay in shape—I find that I’m just another senior citizen lacking in all social media skills. Read More
by Nancy Becker | Feb 18, 2016 | Grandparents
I guess music has always been a big part of my life. Growing up in a small town, kids sang in the choir, played an instrument in the band or sang along to KLMS in Lincoln, the nearest radio station. Read More
by Matt Johnson, MD | Feb 11, 2016 | Expert Health Tips, Grandparents
Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer for both men and women in the United States, leading to over 700,000 deaths each year? That may be a scary statistic, but the good news is heart disease can be prevented. Read More
by Nancy Becker | Jan 27, 2016 | Grandparents
Being a retired principal is almost entirely a good thing! Sleeping in, time for regular exercise, and free evenings are just a few luxuries of my present situation. There are, however, some times when retirement is not so perfect. Read More
by Nancy Becker | Dec 31, 2015 | Grandparents
New Year’s Eve is not a huge celebration on our list of family traditions. Don’t get me wrong — we love the idea of making new resolutions, watching celebrations on TV, toasting with a glass of bubbly and even shooting off a firework or two. Read More
by Michael Sayers, MD | Dec 9, 2015 | Expert Health Tips, Grandparents, K-12, Toddlers
Vaccines are an important part of keeping diseases and infections at bay for both you and your children. As a doctor, I work to educate families on the importance of vaccines, different kinds of vaccines and at what age and how often vaccines should be given. Read More
by Nancy Becker | Nov 25, 2015 | Grandparents
Many of the traditions we started when our grandkids were infants are long gone. Traditions from when they were in elementary and middle school are still present, but they have also been modified in one way or another. Read More