http://www.grandparentscafe.com/Grandparents-blog.html Blog updates on the latest additions to grandparentscafe.com plus your pictures and stories. Pour yourself a cuppa and join us here. en-us Grandparents Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:57:01 GMT Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:57:01 GMT grandparentscafe.com http://www.grandparentscafe.com/water-aerobics.html Getting to water aerobics is perhaps the hardest part. .... I must tell myself over and over that water aerobics is my work! I must remember that jumping around in the water is my work. It really is and I must get myself there. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:08:37 GMT http://www.grandparentscafe.com/googleb9a74313f5b888fc.html Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:21:19 GMT http://www.grandparentscafe.com/how-could-i-be-a-greatgrandma.html Well, I do know how it happened. I was married when I was 20 and we had our first son when I was 21. He got married when he was 20 and had his first Thu, 10 Sep 2009 04:54:20 GMT http://www.grandparentscafe.com/kaitlyn.html Here is Kaitlyn, big sister to Tristan Patrick, our little Tampa Bay Rays fan. She looks so smart in her Girl Scout uniform. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 04:49:25 GMT http://www.grandparentscafe.com/cute-baby-pictures.html Add your baby photos to our Granny's brag pages!Funny photos or cute baby pictures, they are all welcome, especially if you tell a little story to go with them.Of course you can brag about your old. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:42:50 GMT http://www.grandparentscafe.com/grandparents-day-crafts.html Here are some simple Grandparents Day crafts for children. They are easy and quick to make, but they all need a little adult help. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 05:53:00 GMT http://www.grandparentscafe.com/When-is-Grandparents-day.html When is Grandparents Day? Grandparents day is a day to remember, honor and if possible, visit with our grandparents. It falls on the Sunday after Labor Day, and this year (2009) it is on September 13. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 05:50:34 GMT http://www.grandparentscafe.com/tips-on-how-to-stop-smoking.html Article with a wide array of tips from many fields all aimed at easing that process of becoming a non-smoker for the rest of your life! This article is all about using your brain to stop smoking. . Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:08:18 GMT http://www.grandparentscafe.com/index.html The Grandparents Cafe, a great meeting place where you can find Sun, 12 Jul 2009 05:34:21 GMT http://www.grandparentscafe.com/brain-fitness.html Brain fitness is key to healthy aging. Scientists have learned that the brain is constantly changing in response to new learning and activity. Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:04:51 GMT http://www.grandparentscafe.com/grammies.html Grammies are wonderful people to little boys, totally supportive, always loving, full of hugs and kisses and secrets... Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:58:46 GMT http://www.grandparentscafe.com/Home-safety.html Home safety with an emphasis on fall prevention is key to a long and healthy old age. The statistics for mortality following a fall resulting in a broken hip are dismal. Here are tips from a community therapist whose daily work includes home safety inspections for at-risk seniors. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:13:03 GMT http://www.grandparentscafe.com/walking-for-health.html Walking for health is the simplest exercise to get started on, and the one that you most likely to continue with. The great advantage of walking is that you can start from any level of fitness and build from there.....The only requirements are good supportive and comfortable shoes, and loose, comfortable clothing. In hot weather take a hat and some sun-screen, as well as a water bottle.No other equipment is needed. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:08:31 GMT http://www.grandparentscafe.com/water-fitness.html A water fitness program is one of the best ways to moblize stiff joints and build muscle, with the minimum of stress on the body Sun, 04 Jan 2009 06:19:50 GMT http://www.grandparentscafe.com/travelling-with-children.html Travelling with children can be fun if you just prepare carefully. Packing for the trip, you will need the right documents, clothing, toys and amusements to make it a happy experience. Thu, 25 Dec 2008 05:07:40 GMT http://www.grandparentscafe.com/gift-giving-success.html For years I have tried to guess when it comes to buying gifts for my grandchildren. This year I tried a different method - and it has been met with a wonderful response! Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:23:27 GMT http://www.grandparentscafe.com/favorite-links.html This is a page of my favorite links in no particular order. These are NOT affiliate links, just websites that I particularly enjoy Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:06:43 GMT http://www.grandparentscafe.com/rights_of_grandparents.html Grandparents legal rights, and custody rights of grandparents vary from country to country and even state to state, it is not possible to give advice that works for everyone. Instead here are some useful websites, arranged by country. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:59:23 GMT http://www.grandparentscafe.com/flying-with-children.html Flying with children takes some extra planning, but your grandchildren will never forget the trip you took together. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:52:47 GMT http://www.grandparentscafe.com/driving-with-children.html Driving with children on longer trips takes some planning. Do you have car seats for the small grandkids? How are you going to keep them occupied? How often should you stop? Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:47:35 GMT http://www.grandparentscafe.com/Healthy-Eating.html Healthy Eating and good nutrition in the later years can help lessen the effects of disease among older people, or improve the quality of life for those who already have such diseases Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:24:29 GMT http://www.grandparentscafe.com/strength-training.html Strength training is an activity that is never too late to start as part of healthy aging, even if you are grandparents.You will want to focus on lifting little or no weight at all to begin, such as using exercise or resistance bands, or light dumbbells. Do not attempt more than 2 non-consecutive days per week, and do each exercise around 15 times. Try to focus on all the different muscle groups and be sure to warm up with light exercises. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:01:13 GMT http://www.grandparentscafe.com/weightlifting-charts.html Guest Article, The Importance of Weightlifting Workout Charts by Wendy Pan Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:36:13 GMT http://www.grandparentscafe.com/cooking-with-kids.html Cooking with Kids - What better way to spend some quality time with your grandchildren, than to teach them how to cook? Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:01:35 GMT http://www.grandparentscafe.com/Fun_with_Your_Grandkids.html Having fun with your Grandkids, playing games,doing crafts, scrapbooking, Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:38:28 GMT http://www.grandparentscafe.com/toys_for_babies.html Toys for babies should be brighly coloured, have no small parts, or soft stuffed toys with embroidered eyes. Sat, 22 Nov 2008 23:11:16 GMT http://www.grandparentscafe.com/crafts_for_kids.html Some simple crafts for kids and grandparents to do together.Arts and crafts for children keep them busy and creative on a rainy day. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:27:16 GMT http://www.grandparentscafe.com/sock-monkey.html A sock monkey is an easy to make toy for your grandchild. Look for online instructions, gather together some socks, knitting yarn, embroidery thread and buttons,and you're in the Monkey Business! Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:36:41 GMT http://www.grandparentscafe.com/choosing_toys.html When choosing toys for grandkids there are several things to consider, including safety, age appropriateness,the interests of the child and (don't forget) the parent's wishes. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:35:50 GMT http://www.grandparentscafe.com/About-me.html About me, my husband John and our children and grandchildren Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:19:03 GMT http://www.grandparentscafe.com/supernan.html I'm sorry, Ruby had done something that was not quite right...and the Grumpy Old Grouch had surfaced. I was sooooooooooo cross, thing is I can't Sun, 02 Nov 2008 01:49:58 GMT http://www.grandparentscafe.com/long-distance-grandparenting.html If you long distance, far away grandparents can keep in touch regularly and frequently with your grandchildren, it will create a bond between you and make visits very special. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 01:08:23 GMT http://www.grandparentscafe.com/gone-for-now.html My grandson was raised in my home for 7 years. I taught him how to ride a bike , play baseball, football, basketball. I cooked him his breakfast Mon, 06 Oct 2008 06:45:05 GMT http://www.grandparentscafe.com/memoirs.html Have you written your memoirs? Have you written a family history or... Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:40:57 GMT http://www.grandparentscafe.com/brain-fitness-article.html Brain Fitness Article. How do you remember what I went into the kitchen for? Where did you leave the keys? Where did you park the car? You need to have your focus of attention in the present moment to record a thought in short-term memory. Why didn't it happen? Don't even think about it. Here is a simple solution that works every time. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:01:07 GMT http://www.grandparentscafe.com/infant_seats.html I have heard that overuse and misuse of infant seats and other Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:33:37 GMT http://www.grandparentscafe.com/creative-kids.html If you can get your grandkids to be creative on their own, they will spend less time on unproductive activities such as watching TV. But how do we manage that? Here are some ideas on the subject ... Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:15:03 GMT http://www.grandparentscafe.com/the-power-of-grandparents-to-make-a-difference.html My situation is a little different than most. My partner Jo is a woman and is a Methodist Minister. We live in a beautiful church house and are able Mon, 04 Aug 2008 21:45:38 GMT http://www.grandparentscafe.com/gardening-with-children.html Gardening with children - another wonderful way to have some quality time with your grandchildren.They will love pulling up carrots in the vegetable garden or helping you plant some marigolds. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 06:50:43 GMT http://www.grandparentscafe.com/tickleme-plant.html The TickleMe Plant - Daddy come quick, my plant just moved when I tickled it, my daughter Rebecca screams from her bedroom. You can imagine the excitement in the house. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 06:29:02 GMT http://www.grandparentscafe.com/baby-blues.html Baby blues,including some of the troublesome baby ills, baby colic, Sat, 12 Jul 2008 15:17:48 GMT http://www.grandparentscafe.com/safety-in-the-kitchen.html Allow your grandchildren to watch you cook from an early age, and teach them safety as they learn. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:04:28 GMT http://www.grandparentscafe.com/Declutter.html Tried and true strategies to declutter your home when you have toddlers Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:58:54 GMT http://www.grandparentscafe.com/kid-friendly-chicken-recipes.html Here are some kid friendly chicken recipes. Most children, even the fussiest, can usually be persuaded to eat chicken. These are fun and easy recipes to make. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 03:15:28 GMT http://www.grandparentscafe.com/recipes2.html More fun kid recipes, all will appeal to kids, some are easy enough for kids to make themselves. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 03:12:39 GMT http://www.grandparentscafe.com/kid-friendly-recipes.html Here are some kid-friendly recipes, family favorites that are quick and easy to make. Some are simple enough for kids to make on their own, others will need adult supervision. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:59:34 GMT http://www.grandparentscafe.com/new_baby.html There is a new baby on the way. How can the excited grandparents help the Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:27:57 GMT http://www.grandparentscafe.com/visiting_grandchildren.html Visiting Grandchildren, whether it is they who are staying with you, or you who are visiting them Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:32:38 GMT http://www.grandparentscafe.com/using-email.html Using email to keep in touch with your family is my personal favourite Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:28:07 GMT