Grandparents: A Special Role in a Modern Childhood
Family support, Grandparents, Childhood, Raising Children, Family Gail Smith Family support, Grandparents, Childhood, Raising Children, Family Gail Smith

Grandparents: A Special Role in a Modern Childhood

In our technology-driven age, grandparents provide something priceless: a human connection that grounds and guides. They are the storytellers, the wisdom-keepers, and the calm in the storm of modern life, offering support that is both different from and essential to what parents provide. This blog explores on how grandparents leave a lasting, positive imprint on a child's life.

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Lasting memories of a childhood
Appreciation, Children, Education, Emotional Intelligence, Emotions, Experiences, Family, Happiness, Learning, Memories, Mental Support, Parenting, Personal Time, Support, Well being, Values Gail Smith Appreciation, Children, Education, Emotional Intelligence, Emotions, Experiences, Family, Happiness, Learning, Memories, Mental Support, Parenting, Personal Time, Support, Well being, Values Gail Smith

Lasting memories of a childhood

Gail Smith fondly reminisces about her childhood companion, a beloved doll named Barbara. Even as an adult, with life full of daily challenges, Barbara still evokes sweet memories of simpler times. Gail hopes that every child finds their own "Barbara"—a source of comfort and cherished memories that will last a lifetime.

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Managing anger around children.
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Managing anger around children.

It’s a natural part of life to feel anger. We need to understand that a child can often misinterpret our anger and will often take on much of the blame when we have a meltdown. Managing our anger around children is the best way to ensure your feelings do not overpower your child. Our angry outbursts can sometimes lead them to shut down and to avoid being in our presence.

 Read on for some thoughts on how your anger can influence your child.

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