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Electricity and Grandkids
May 19, 2011
Idaho Sen. Denton Darrington, R-Declo, said a new state law creating “de facto custodianship” for grandparents that it is the first of several reforms designed to bolster the rights of grandparents and protect children.
So it’s holiday time and who is showing up at your house raring to go? The Grandkids. They are such a joy and you can hardly wait til they get here, but you must childproof the house first. You put all the breakables up high, lock or tie all the cabinets shut, put the cat and dog food out of sight because it is eatable and some of those little ones don’t know the difference. You will need to hide all the remotes or they will hide them from you. Let’s see now they can come and all will be safe. Right?
The grandkids arrive and all goes well until one of them finds a fork. Now why didn’t you think to hide the forks with the remotes? Oh, that’s right; you needed it to set the table for dinner. The little one finds that fork and then decides that it would fit nicely in that little hole in the wall that he has seen his parents put things into. OH OH.
Human kind has been blessed with the harnessing of electrical energy. We sometimes forget how powerful electricity is because we use it every day. We use it in our work and play. The use of electrical energy has made our days longer because we can use it indoors and outdoors during those long dark nights. It makes our life easier, provides fun, and keeps us safe, but it is dangerous if you are not careful.
Here are a few reminders for grandparents. 1. Before grandkids come install those little plastic caps over any outlets that you are not using. Then leave them in even after they are gone because you won’t have to keep doing it. 2. Keep your electric radios, razors and hairdryers away from the sink. Make a habit of putting them up even when the grandkids are not there. That way when they come you don’t have to remember to put them up. 3. Have a fire extinguisher in your kitchen. Oh, I forgot, and hide the forks.
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Ten Cool Printing Projects Grandparents Can Make for Their Grandkids
March 15, 2011
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In this day and age when kids are more interested with puttering around with MySpace, chatting with friends on cellphones and instant messengers, and beating up monsters on MMORPGs, what can grandparents do to convince their grandchildren that they too can do cool things with computers?
Printing projects do not have to be expensive and complicated. It does not even require Grandpa or Grandma to be a computer whiz. All that is needed in creating printing projects that will impress even the snottiest computer-literate kid are the right tools and a little creativity. Here are ten print projects that even grandparents will find easy and fun to do.
1. Storybooks. Many grandparents spend a lot of time with their grandchildren by telling stories. One great printing project that grandparents can do with their grandchildren is to come up with their own storybooks. They can type up their own stories on a word processor and accompany them with scans of pictures drawn by the kids.
2. Jigsaw puzzles. Why buy a jigsaw puzzle from the store? A grandparent can just print a good picture on glossy paper, glue it on good cardboard, and then cut it up into jigsaw puzzle pieces. This printing project can be enjoyed by the grandchildren on lazy, rainy afternoons.
3. Origami finger puppets. Finger puppets are good aids for storytelling. A grandparent can print out patterns on paper as well as origami instructions. Then, he or she can have the grandchildren work on this printing project together, and then play with the results.
4. Stationery. Though it is the age of the email and the instant messenger, handwritten notes are still appreciated. Grandparents can make stationery sets – a stationery pad and matching envelopes – as a printing project and use them to teach their grandchildren the fine art of writing letters by hand.
5. Photo albums. Kids are always interested in pictures of themselves and people they know. Grandparents can make a digital photo album print project by scanning old pictures, arranging them in a snazzy layout, and then printing them on good photo paper.
6. Family trees. Grandparents can make the digital photo album into a print project of a higher level – a family tree with pictures of each member. Family trees always give kids a sense of belonging.
7. Picture quilts. Grandparents do not have to limit themselves on print projects using paper. They can use fabric and make picture quilts for their grandkids’ comforters.
8. Gift wrappers. Grandparents can wrap up little presents for their grandchildren using wrappers they made as print projects.
9. Iron-on prints. Kids always enjoy T-shirts that are customized for them. Grandparents can make printing projects out of this by printing out patterns on transfer paper and then ironing them on T-shirts.
10. Stuffed toys. Custom-made stuffed toys are also neat. This printing project involves printing out animal patterns on fabric, sewing them together and putting some stuffing into the animal.
Print projects are great ways that grandparents can impress their grandchildren
Suggestions For Grandparents Who Will Be Watching the Grandkids for the First Time
March 15, 2011
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Grandparents are occasionally asked to babysit grandchildren while their parents travel. This can prove to be a difficult affair for grandparents who, perhaps, haven’t had the opportunity to hold a baby since the birth of their own parents. Grandchildren may often be time consuming. Your parents might be worn out after chasing around your children and the trouble they get into while they babysit. To survive the babysitting experience, there are a few important tips grandparents should know.
First grandparents should gather relevant information about the children, such as what activities will work best during babysitting. It’s very important to share this with your parents, as it helps them feel best able to help. Parents may be worried about leaving children with grandparents who haven’t been caregivers for a while. Accordingly the information, parent’s will be able to relax and go about their duties with peace of mind. Finding a professional babysitter is not hard.
It is absolutely crucial for grandparent that are baby sitting their grandchildren to know how to get in touch with the parents. Grandparents need to be sure they have their children’s cell phone numbers as well as those of doctors or other emergency contacts, in case of an accident. Having the neighbor’s telephone number may be beneficial. Grandparents babysat at times in their own houses. Grandparents are often challenged by this prospect. Their neighborhood may be too new for them to be able to navigate it well. grandparents should always request for directions on how to get to such important places as the doctors office, the pharmacy or the emergency room.
There is no doubt the high level of curiousness and activity children possess. While playing, children typically want to touch and climb everything. In the end, in some cases they are really injured. Grandparents have to be prepared for anything, no matter how unexpected. To be ready for any unforeseen accidents, grandparents should have a few things on-hand, such as the contact information for the family doctor, as well as the local emergency room. The most important thing being the letter of permission. Grandparents can seek medical treatment for their grandchildren with this letter. Very serious accidents is for this. Parents should be sure to keep a first-ad kit within reach for those minor, unforeseen accidents. Medicines which deal with issues including pain, fever, colds and allergies are all including in the kit, as are tools such as thermometers and creams used for dressing wounds. Of course, it is always important to be prepared for an accident.
Things being what they are,grandparents also need to make sure thier homes are childproof. Some of the things that can be done to childproof a home include: blocking stairs with safety gates, adding window guards to eliminate falls, putting anti-scald devices on faucets so children cannot burn themselves, installing outlet plate covers, and putting soft edging on hard or sharp furniture sides and corners. For preventing accidents
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