The Best of “Grandma Says:” Sharing my POV

My grandma blog has four sections. “Crafts,” “Fun,” and “Food” teach how to make or do something, while the fourth section, “Grandma Says,” is a platform for my point of view.

Here’s the best of “Grandma Says” from the archives.

How to Connect with Grandkids on Vacation

Our grandkids just returned from halfway around the world, on a month-long visit to their maternal grandparents. They’re older now, so the parting isn’t as difficult. But when Miss T was four, she felt the separation from us keenly and she found her own unique remedy.

Learn how a toy telephone eased the distance between us and other solutions to stay connected when you and the grandkids are miles apart.

Why Beauty is Important in a Child’s Life

My grandkids observe that I’m always trying to make things beautiful and as perfect as I can. They wonder why.

Learn my thoughts about beauty and perfection and my answer to then-six-year-old Miss T.

Why Kids Should Set your Table

Kids learn many life lessons when called upon to do such a mundane chore as setting the table for dinner. You can start them as young as three. Here’s an Instagram video reel that captures Little N doing the honors.

Learn what lessons kids will absorb from setting the table.

See you next Wednesday, when I’ll return from vacation with new content. Hope you’re having a wonderful summer.

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