by Marlene Bumgarner | Apr 12, 2016 | Aging, Child development, Family, Grandparenting
Today’s post is an essay I wrote during a recent writing workshop. The prompt was “In 500 words write about a time that you were given a second chance.” It was an interesting exercise, and elicited some forgotten memories. Life is what happens...
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...