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Hip-Hop Holiday: Thanksgiving Raps and More
Sing-alongs are far from silly; they can be gut-grabbing hilarious.
When my family gets together at Thanksgiving, and there's that holiday pause between dinner and dessert, someone will invariably break into song. And it's ... read more
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Top 25 Pieces of Art to Share With Your Grandchildren
Introduce these powerful pieces to your grandchildren and open up a world of inspiration
Throughout history, there have been pieces of art that have won more recognition — and in some cases, more infamy — than others. Introducing your grandchildren to ... read more
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Get Down and Do Yoga With Your Grandchildren
When you and your grandchildren share a yoga mat, you can exercise together and get a little bit silly, too
In a sun-dappled studio in lower Manhattan, a young girl and her grandmother stand beside each other on a bright purple mat. Then they drop to their hands and knees, arch thei ... read more
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Spread the Peanut Butter, Win Some Cash
If your grandkids create their own special PB sandwich, they could be in the running for America's Next Top PB Chef
I love peanut butter. So when the folks at Jif asked me to judge the Most Creative Peanut Butter Sandwich Contest, I didn't bother to ask, "When?" Didn't matter ... read more
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Poems to Share With Your Grandchildren
A playful rhyme or dramatic verse can inspire a lifelong love of poetry — and offer a great way to bond
Introduce a meaningful poem to your grandchildren, and forge a connection that shows how language is delightful, relevant, and educational (but we can keep that part a secret! ... read more
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Holiday Crafts
Grandkids get crafty when they make gifts for their parents
The winter holidays are a perfect time for you and your grandchildren to share wonderful activities and family traditions: among them, making gifts for your grandchildren's pa ... read more
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10 Do-It-Yourself Gifts for Parents
Help the little ones make presents for their parents
Channel your inner elf and foster the spirit of generosity in your young grandchildren by helping them create something special for Mom and Dad this holiday season.
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11 Steps to Carving the Perfect Pumpkin
Linus had a great pumpkin. You can, too.
What do Martha Stewart, George W. Bush, and Larry King have in common? Aside from being global icons, the three are also memorialized in pumpkin portraits. These cov ... read more
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Halloween Crafts
Always fun, never scary!
It's all about dressing up. But as you pay attention to the costumes, don't forget to decorate the house as well. Display your creativity with these fun do-it-yourself crafts. ... read more
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Rosh Hashanah Crafts
Celebrate the New Year with your grandchildren. Bring out the apples, honey ... and art supplies.
"Creating something special for this auspicious time of year turns an ordinary moment between grandparents and grandkids into something extraordinary," says Laurie Bellet, an ... read more
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100 Things To Do With Your Grandchild This Fall
As days get shorter and the air gets crisp, there are so many ways to celebrate the season together, outdoors and in
The temperature gets cooler, and the landscape dramatically changes colors. It's fall, and it can be a magical time for you and your grandchildren. From raking leaves (and jum ... read more
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Grandparents Day Events Abound
The whole country, and even Canada, is getting in on the celebration
It's time to pay homage to you, the grandparents, bowing down before you, fanning you with fronds of palms, and feeding you grapes.
Okay, it doesn't have to be quite such a ... read more
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Grandparents Day Crafts
This Grandparents Day, use your family photographs to create these homespun pictorials
September 7 is Grandparents Day — the perfect day to get together with your grandchildren and make precious keepsakes that feature their photos and yours. Other family m ... read more
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Start a Tradition With Your Grandchildren
Turn a simple activity into a legacy that's treasured for life
Art projects, movies, and walks around the neighborhood are great, but it's the special, original, even offbeat activities that bring you closer together. Personal traditions ... read more
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Activity Idea: Go Fish!
A fishing trip is a fun way to spent time with your grandchildren. Never baited a hook before? Not to worry — it's reel easy.
Imagine a day that's made up of fresh air and sunshine, no cell phones, video games, e-mail, or blasting TVs. It's just you and your grandchild — fishing poles in hand & ... read more
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Back-To-School Crafts
Clear out the summer cobwebs with a lesson in creativity your grandchildren are sure to enjoy
As summer winds down, back-to-school season arrives, with its robust mixture of excitement and trepidation. Here are three craft projects that can help your little ones get in ... read more
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A History of Kids' TV
Loved Fred Flintstone but thumb your nose at SpongeBob? A look at the evolution of children's TV finds that American Idol is sometimes pretty much like The Mickey Mouse Club
When Linda Cibotti was a kid in 1950s Quincy, Mass., she loved the newfangled entertainment of kids-only TV. The boxy living-room appliance with all the dials and space-age an ... read more
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