Grandparents
One advantage of ‘growing up’ is being a grandparent. The joy of spending time with your grandkids is priceless. So, you want to do all you can to stay healthy and fit, and to find ideas for great ways to spend quality time together. We can help!
Recent Posts for Grandparents
24 Ears of Corn, 1 Grandson, and a Happy Grandma
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.
Summer with the Grandkids
Grandparenting during the summer months is always enjoyable and always changing. Why would I expect or want anything else? Between the sporting practices/events and working, our grandkids are a blessing to have around.
An Unusual Way to Connect with a Grandchild
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. I wanted to connect with them personally and spiritually.
Rites of Passage Through Grandma’s Eyes: What’s Changed?
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.
Red Rover, Red Rover, Send Grandma Right Over!
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.
When Kids Stop Texting Back
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.
Music: A Bridge Between Generations
I still love to sing along to the radio while driving. I’ll sing country western, rock and even modern hits on KFRX. I’m still drawn to modern music — although rap is a tough genre for me.
Three Tips for a Healthy Heart
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.
Beware of Grandma aka the Principal
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.
A New Take on the New Year
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.
3 Vaccines Important to Your Health
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.
Creating Holiday Traditions with Growing Grandkids
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.
Online Health Screenings
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