Cross-Generational Hilarity
This short video encapsulates cross-generational hilarity. My granddaughter asked me to play "scream and laugh" and make a movie out of it with my cell phone. She insisted we practice…
Grandma Boom quoted in the Huffington Post
In their recent article, "We Love These 10 Tips For Grandparents Taking Grandkids On Vacation", Huffington Post has listed some of my grandparenting advice. Keep Must-Have Medical Forms With You…
My Son In US Weekly!
US WEEKLY chose my son, Darion Lowenstein, and his friend, Charley, to be highlighted for the new reality show they are in. It is very interesting to watch my son…
A Lost Opportunity
"When another person makes you suffer, it is because he suffers deeply within himself, and his suffering is spilling over. He does not need punishment; he needs help." Thich Nhat…
TIME OUT given to Grandma Boom by Granddaughter proves Inspirational
"No. I don't! You go TIME OUT, Boo!" Grayson and Claire were having fun with the bubbles I got them for afternoon play. When I told them it was time…
RESPONSE TO A MOM’S QUESTION ABOUT HOW TO HELP HER COGNITIVELY GIFTED 4 YR. OLD
Thanks for sharing. You have a gifted child. This is wonderful and challenging. And it is normal for children to develop with some things before others, so either the social…
Making Choices with our Emotions
Playing! Having fun instead of being sad my grown son was leaving after a wonderful visit. We always have a choice....my choice was not to be sad he was leaving,…
It Takes a Village
They say it takes a village to raise a child. I love living in Ashland, Oregon, because it is a 'village' that encourages and sponsors wonderful, or rather, FUNderful creativity…
Simple Words for Confidence Building with Toddlers
"Good job!" I said as Claire was feeling like a big girl drinking out of a water fountain, being reminded to keep mouth away from fountain, hands out of it…
Prioritizing Children Empowers Everyone
"What did you like about Disneyland?" I'm being asked. My response is that Einstein and Walt Disney were in agreement that imagination is more important than knowledge. AND, most importantly,…