I gave Emily, my 3-year-old granddaughter, a DVD by Rock N Learn that teaches the ABCs while doing fun exercises to song. She loved moving around, following the exercises with Alphabet Al. It’s just right for young children to get them up and moving during days they can’t go out and play.
Her mom, Lori, teaches 3 1/2 – 4 year olds.  On Tuesday, she took the ABC Exercise video to school to play it  for her pre-school class since they couldn’t go out to play – they had over 10 inches of snow the …

I’ve found a fun green living activity you can enjoy with your grandchildren creating a 3-minute video that promotes helping the environment. The possibility of winning the grand prize of $5,000 just adds to the fun and excitement!
Have you taught and encouraged your grandchildren to do things to save the environment such as recycle, turn off the lights when not being used, use canvas bags rather than plastic bags, use eco-friendly products, etc.? If so, pick up your video camera or video phone and take a 3-minute video of your …

Sadness you are here,
inside the core of my being.
I don’t know why you come to me -
or do I?
Sadness, you must stay quiet…
for I am the mother -
the strength.
Sadness, don’t even let out a whisper…
I have purpose,
a reason for being.
Sadness, I won’t let you take over…
for I am the mother -
the strength.
Sadness, you have come again,
inside the core of my being.
I know why you have come.
Sadness, do not show yourself…
I am the daughter -
the strength.
Sadness, hide yourself in my smile…
I have purpose,
a reason for being.
Sadness, you come to me from …

Grandparents raising grandchildren: Your health depends on recognizing signs of stress and being able to practice coping strategies. This article will help.

Less Stress? Sounds easy…but don’t you just hate it when people offer you advice without knowing what it’s like walking in your shoes? But as grandparents raising grandchildren or caregivers, we know all to well that it takes some determination to even find just a little time for the relaxation techniques it takes to take the stress out…there’s always someone or something that needs your attention.
Not only as grandparents …

A grandparent raising her grandchildren once told me, “The definition of life is STRESS.” As you read in a previous post on NanaFinds,10 Signs to Recognize Stress and 10 Ways to Take the Stress Out, one of the techniques listed was exercise. The importance of exercise cannot be stressed enough, especially at our age.
Not only is exercise important for maintaining a healthy body, it is also essential for maintaining a healthy mind and coping with stress. If you’re a grandparent living with high levels of stress while raising your …