Tweens & Teens
Five Things your Teen Won’t Tell You
You barely survived the teenage phase the first time around, but now your precious grandchildren are hitting their teens.
Here are five things your teen won’t tell you – or won’t tell you nicely. In fact, they may even speak cryptically or grunt and assume telling you doesn’t “really” do any good. If you want to [...]
A Day With Your Grandchild
by Susan Saunders, Family Line Studios
Whether you get to see your grandchild every week or only a few times a year, a day together provides an excellent opportunity to share family stories while developing a special bond. As you relive the moments of your life through your grandchild’s eyes, you’ll be creating new memories together.
Your [...]
Teens and Lying
By Russell Hyken
A recent Canadian Study at Toronto University found that one-fifth of all 2-year-olds are able to lie, 90 percent of 4-year-olds are capable of telling untruths, and the rate of lying peaked around 12-years-old. Interestingly, the study further found that lying is not necessarily a bad thing.
Fibbing for the toddler set is actually [...]
Cell Phone Etiquette
Are there formal etiquette rules for cell phone use? Do you find your teenaged grandson is often using it when you are trying to have a conversation with him? Does the speed of which your tween-aged granddaughter’s thumbs moves amaze you? There should be some hard and fast rules about cell phone etiquette for teens [...]
Babies are like Teenagers
You have been through the baby phase and every phase that comes after. Now, your baby has turned you into a grandparent! As you gaze at your adorable new grandchild and you marvel in his or her innocence, we want you to remember one thing; babies are like teenagers. Before you shake your head and [...]
Chalkboard Eggs & Bunny Nails
It is amazing how creative some people can be! At holiday time, it is hard to break away from what you always do, but keep in mind that your grandchildren are getting older. They will appreciate seeing that you have put some thought into making Easter at your house pretty cool! Our friends at The [...]
Easter and Passover Ideas
For Tweens and Teens
Teens and tweens are hard to impress, but at holiday time, it is great if you can have something for them that will keep them off of their Blackberry’s. The Grandparents Guide is committed to helping grandparents keep the connection with their grandchildren strong as the kids get older. Use holiday time to impress them [...]
Want a Summer Job
You’ll Need to start now!
Before you harass your teenage grandchild about getting a summer job, you need to understand that the job market for teens is slow. Jobs traditionally given to teens are going to older workers who are willing to take low paying employment to make ends meet. Also, establishments that usually add summer help are also the [...]
Pinterest
And your Teen
If your teenage grandchild is your link to what is new in the world of social media, ask them to tell you about Pinterest.
From USA Today to the lady at the check out counter, Pinterest is the hottest social media trend of 2012. But what is Pinterest and how can I use it to maximize [...]
Can Teens have
Attention Deficit Disorder
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, commonly known as ADHD was not talked about when your children were school-aged. As grandparents, we stress about issues that affect our children and our grandchildren. ADHD is often diagnosed in grade-schoolers, however, what should one do if their teen is showing signs of this disorder. Our expert, Russell Hyken, Ph.D offers [...]
