I'm going to Grandma's (A Grandparents Day Book Review)

Memories of staying at my maternal grandparents’ home always put a smile on my heart. We’d go horse riding at the Bandstand, hungrily gobble up my Grandmother’s succulent fried fish, play kitchen with Grandpa, and read storybooks from my Mother’s childhood library collection -- such sweet memories.


In Mary Ann Hoberman’s I'm going to Grandma’s a little girl excitedly looks forward to spending her first night at her grandparent’s home. The day unfolds with one fun activity after the other, but when dusk falls she suddenly realizes she misses home.
To comfort the little one, Grandma cuddles the child on her lap and draws her into the legacy of the family quilt (Trust Grandma to make everything alright!).

I'm going to Grandma’s is that special book you should save for your little one’s first sleepover at Grandma and Grandpa’s. It would also be a memorable way to get the grandparents to introduce your child to a family tradition or heirloom and thus begin a lifetime of rich, savored Grandma and Grandpa memories.

* This review has also been featured on the Little One Books blog *


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Labels: Books, Grandparents Day, Little One Books, Reviews / Giveaways

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Send Some Homemade Love on Grandparent's Day (9/12/'10)

What better time than Grandparent's Day (September 12) to teach children the joy that comes from doing something for someone they love?

As Grandparent's Day approaches, help your children give or send an especially heartfelt remembrance to their grandparents, and create good feelings for all! With a few easy, inexpensive, and creative ideas from the new 5th edition of Grandloving: Making Memories with Your Grandchildren, your family can start a wonderful new Grandparent's Day tradition.


The trick is to set the stage and let your little ones' imagination take over!

· Grandloving Placemat- Create a collage of family photographs, laminate it into the shape of a placemat and send it to Gram and Gramps so the smiling faces will bring joy to every meal.

· Make a CD of "My favorite times with Nana and Papa are..." statements to send as a reminder of the importance of being together.

· Have your child draw a flower and insert their photo in the center, then draw a sun, pasting the grandparent's photo in the center. Caption it with "You are My Sunshine" and if your little one knows the words, have him sing the song on a CD or in person to accompany the gift!

· Make a little coupon booklet of things the children can do for their grandparents...everything from posing for a photo to helping rake the yard will be appreciated!

· Back your children's photographs with magnetic tape and send for display on the grandparent's fridge.

· Create a homemade video for Grandma and Grandpa. How about "Our Family History from the Eyes of Your Grandchild!" The whole family will treasure the results!

· Grandloving puzzle· Make a homemade puzzle card. Paste a photo of your child on cardboard, cut it into pieces and send with a note that says, "Put this together and see who loves you!"

· Make a list of "I love you because" statements to send to Oma and Opa to let them know how special they are.


- by Sue Johnson, Julie Carlson, and Elizabeth Bower

These and other suggestions for creating strong bonds between parents, grandparents, and grandchildren are found in Grandloving: Making Memories with Your Grandchildren, 5th edition, winner of 8 national parenting awards. A collection of over 225 fun and inexpensive activity ideas and insights from more than 350 families worldwide, Grandloving is a guidebook that can be used again and again all year round. Available by calling 804 462-0884 or going to www.grandloving.com.

** You can read my review of the 4th edition of Grandloving here.**

Labels: Grandloving, Grandparents Day, guest blogger

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