by Marlene Bumgarner | Mar 28, 2016 | Child development, Family, Good Reads, Grandparenting
I love spring, and the spiritual renewal it brings. I love the flowers blooming all around me: crocuses, daffodils and freesias popping out of the ground; magnolia, apple and cherry blossoms in the trees. I also love our family holiday traditions, especially the ones...
by Marlene Bumgarner | Mar 21, 2016 | Child development, Family, Grandparenting
Observe How Children Think Sometimes grandparents ask me, “How can I tell what my grandchildren know, or are ready to learn? How do I know what games to buy them, or which toys?” The only answer I can give is spend as much time as you can with your...
by Marlene Bumgarner | Mar 1, 2016 | Aging, Community, Family, Grandparenting
Be in the Moment My five year old granddaughter spent last weekend with me. I had been looking forward to the time together as a special treat, but I had no idea that I was about to receive a lesson in mindfulness. Bean and I are generally together for four hours at...