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Worry Is a Big Waste of Time

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My vivid imagination can take me on some pretty scary worry trips, if I let it. I found some useful strategies to break the useless cycle of habitual worrying.

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Super Grandma Vacation Advice: Pace Yourself

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I was completely drained of energy, when I returned home from an amazing 6-day Girls Getaway in Portland, Oregon with my daughter and granddaughters. The lesson is to conserve your energy.

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Empathize Don’t Minimize: A Mantra For All of Us

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I learned a lot about empathy the other day. My daughter was complaining about the mean girls in my granddaughter’s class and I replied: “Oh, that’s what kids do in the first grade!” But all she wanted from me was a little empathy.

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Multigenerational Living: A Guide For Success

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Three generations living together under one roof is a growing trend. Together Again by Sharon Niederhaus and John Graham is a comprehensive guide to understanding the benefits, practicalities, and challenges of multigenerational living.

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Teach Your Child How to Be a Good Loser

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Help your child learn how to lose gracefully by being a good loser yourself, by weaning them off of the need to win every time, and by teaching them words to express their emotions.

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Kids Can Explore the Outdoors with Curiosity Cards

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Curiosity Cards from Rebeccaplants are a wonderful tool to enjoy the outdoors with children. These round laminated cards contain 50 questions to stimulate their imagination.

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The Kissing Hand Eases Separation Anxiety

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After helping my 3-year old granddaughter get over her separation anxiety, I did some research and discovered The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn, a sweet book that can help children deal with their separation anxiety.

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