games
You’ll never be “board”
Technology is every where. There is no getting away from toys that seem to play for the kids or promise to teach them their ABC’s. Although there’s nothing wrong with these toys with all of their bells and whistles, when the kids are with you sometimes it is nice to get back to the basics. [...]
You’ll never be “board” and you just may not win!
Board games are a great way to break away from the television and spend some quality time with your grandchildren. As the kids get older, their attention span increases, as does their ability. Children over the age of five have already started developing opinions about how they feel about losing. You may wish to touch [...]
Apps for Toddlers and Preschoolers
What is an APP? One would think we are referring to a delicious dish served prior to a Main Course. This is not the case for the New Generation.
We see it all too often; Tiny little hands holding a screen either on their lap or within their chubby little fingers. They can barely grasp a [...]
Great ways to Teach
Manners to a Preschooler
Let’s face it…manners and etiquette seem to have taken a backseat to cell phones and convenience. As much as we love our grandchildren, we are sometimes shocked at how little the adults expect of them. Kids will be kids, but it is still the adults responsibility to help guide, mould and teach children how to [...]
Simple Indoor Games and RULES!
Kids love games! It doesn’t need to be anything fancy, always have a deck of cards on hand and you have instant fun!
When teaching them the games start with the simple ones and always do open hands to start. If open hand format continues on for a while, so be it, at this stage, it [...]
Tweens & Teens reveal what they secretly still love!
There is no secret about it; your grandchild is growing up. You can see it in the clothes they are wearing, the shows they are watching and the time they are spending with their friends. Last week, the secrets of your teenage grandchild were revealed as The Grandparents Guide sat down with a group of [...]
A Tricky Treasure Hunt
Everyone loves to search for a treasure, but we have a fun twist on the typical treasure hunt that is sure to excite your grandchild.
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WHAT YOU NEED
A small treasure (ie. Stickers or a small treat)
Yarn
Tie your yarn around your treasure and hide the treasure somewhere in your house. Wind the string all over your house [...]
