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"Are you ready to unlock the magic of grandparenting?"
How Can Anyone Fail Kindergarten?
When was the first time you failed? Was it an easy fix, or did you need intervention??
As "they" say, learning begins at birth. But I will tell you that my education moved at warp speed since I was a close second to my older sister, who had a mere 11 months on me.
We made the most of our early learning moments, but they were as different as night and day. I had a fragile beginning as I followed behind someone who could quickly comprehend even the vaguest concepts…
Science of Secrets
What secret agent did you want to be like when you were growing up?
James Bond, 007
Secret Agent
Man from Uncle
I Spy
Get Smart
Mission Impossible
I loved the cone-of-silence (Get Smart); as children, we would put a blanket over our heads to mimic it. Under the blanket-of-silence, we could whisper secrets to each other. Fun memories.
The Mouse Ate My Mail: Creating A Tall Tale
Did You Know the phrase "the dog ate my homework" comes from an English expression that schoolchildren make as a common, poorly fabricated excuse to explain their failure to submit an assignment on time? Even beyond the educational context, the phrase is referenced as sarcastic. Much like the excuse "my dog at my homework," a mouse explanation might be considered false. However, the destruction of my mail is now a daily struggle.
The Dog Ate My Homework
How many times have you been wrong…in a day? A week? Ever? What do you do to teach your grandkids how to deal with mistakes?
As for me, personally, was I ever W-R-O-N-G? Me, wrong???? No way.
That is my knee-jerk reaction when faced with someone accusing me, in their opinion, that I made a mistake.
Redefining Manners
What are some of your etiquette lessons? We’d love to know.
Did you ever have a time when you weren’t sure what was the “proper” way to act was? Do we shake hands now? Do we open the door for someone? What do you think is “right?”
For me, my dilemma’s growing up were; Which fork do I use? How do I address an adult? Do I have to say please? What about thank you? Writing thank you notes…why?
Out-Loud Words: Don’t Let Your Values Collect Dust in a Box
Reading out loud sharpens young minds, boosts their listening skills, fosters their imagination, enhances communication, and much more. When teachers, parents, and grandparents read out loud to their children, they are advancing literacy development. But what if you are trying to enhance the development of their values? You can use those same principles to install your family’s vision, mission, and core values in a meaningful way for a preschooler.
How I Survived My Childhood
When I was a kid, I was always excited to learn new words. We were the fortunate family that, with a mere 18 payments, our family would be a proud owner of the World book encyclopedia set. The door-to-door salesman said that it was written in layman's English and designed to cover significant areas of knowledge with a particular focus on science, technology, and medicine. We had the world at our fingertips.
Do You Need to Kick the Bucket “List?”
What would you do if you knew you had 6 months to live?
I know that's a heady question, but we never take the easy road with our blogs.
If you don't know, that is the premise of an impressive 2007 movie, The Bucket List starring Morgan Freeman (a car mechanic) and Jack Nicholson (a billionaire).
Intentional Grandparenting Series
These insightful books are designed to strengthen the bond between grandparents and their grandchildren, offering a fresh and humorous perspective on grandparenting. With a mix of wit and wisdom, CJ Corki addresses the common challenges faced by grandparents today, providing practical advice and engaging activities that make grandparenting both fun and meaningful.
