Don Schmitz is a well-known writer and speaker on parenting and grandparenting. He is the author of "The New face of Grandprenting...Why Parents Need Their Own Parents" and founder of Grandkidsandme, which includes: Grandparent Camps and Grandkid Days. Don holds graduate degrees in Education, Administration, Human Development and is father to three sons and grandfather to four granddaughters. Contact Don Schmitz at Don@grandkidsandme.comhttp://www.grandkidsandme.com
Where Do Your Priorities Fit? 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...... Similar Editorial : Work Priorities by John Robertson. | Source : Family and Culture
5 Tips For Successful Grandparenting Building on the cherished connection between grandparents and grandchildren is a life-long privilege. As grandchildren grow and mature the role grandparents play in the lives of their grandchildren changes but the principals remain true at any age. 1. Boundaries are necessary for control and safety. All children need and must learn to respect boundaries. Being clear about expectations before an...... Similar Editorial : Successful Videoconferencing Tips by Jason Cox. | Source : Children Cognitive Development
When Children Are Asking For Love Dapper Dan was a first grade student in my classroom. Unfortunately, he represents many children and grandchildren today who are asking for our love. In my twenty years of teaching, there is no child who challenged me more than Dapper Dan. He also is the child I remember the most from my twenty years of teaching. I will never forget my first week in the classroom with Dapper Dan. He was a skinny...... Similar Editorial : Children and ATV by John Bisnar. | Source : Youth Programs
Action Points For Effective Grandparents Being an involved grandparent doesn’t come without a little work. The roots of grandparenting are formed early on. It’s 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. It’s never too late to change.•Talk with your children about how they see you becoming involved...... Similar Editorial : Wii Points by Andres Garcia. | Source : Early Childhood Issues
