GRANDparent FUNdamentals
with Shelly Bloom
Welcome to GRANDparent FUNdamentals. This show is being presented to help you make memories that you and your Grandchildren will keep forever. There will be a variety of topics including projects to do with your Grandchildren, travel ideas, and the voice of experts.
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- Access a wealth of ideas and projects to help you create lasting memories with your grandchildren.
- Learn the techniques for developing a closer relationship with your grandchildren.
- Discover the joy of purposeful grandparenting.
Show Audio
I was introduced to a wonderful book titled WATCH IT MAD IN THE U.S.A. by Karen Axelrod and Bruce Brumberg. This book, in its fourth edition, is"A Visitor's Guide to the est Factory Tours and Company Museums".
I have reviewed the book to show how it can be used when planning a trip...
Geocaching, the high tech adventure of treasure hunting. Register on the web site www.geocaching.com and find how many geocaches are near your home.
You must use a GPS, as the treasures are hidden by listing the Latitude and Longitude. Great fun with your Grandchildren, as they can take a treasure...
My Granddaughter and I baked for her Bat Mitzvah (coming of age in the Jewish Religion. We prepared family recipes and spent wonderful hours together. We baked, laughed, told family stories and shared everything. What a wonderful way to make memories and keep memories alive.
Geocaching, or treasure hunting, using a GPS and getting information at www.geocaching.com. The first adventure in treasure hunting with my oldest Grandson.
An interview with Gail Doherty. She has five grandsons and her philosophy has always been to make memories with her grandchildren. She understands that each child is different and has different interests so she pre-plans the activities for each child so everyone has a great time.
I interviewed Grandma Martina about her Granddaughter and her two special Mommies. The difficulty for a Lesbian Couple to have children and how special this Granddaughter is.
Scavenger hunts can be adjusted to any age group, even adults. This show gives basic ideas for developing a scavenger hunt for children, even those who have not learned how to read. There is also a wonderful scavenger hunt that can be combined with travel or it can be nature related.
This is a...
What a wonderful opportunity to interview Nicole Alo! Nicole and Bob Alo were nominated by their Grandchildren as Grandparents of the Year in 2009, for a local magazine. The letter, which I had her read, gives insight on a Grandchild's perspective of Grandparents and how they have made special...
Judy Roth just celebrated her first wedding anniversary and she is 60+. She planned a very interesting wedding to include her new family. Listen to her great ideas.
This is an introduction to GRANDparent FUNdamentals. Grandma Shelly explains why she loves being creative with her Grandchildren and some of the plans that she has for her show. Shelly would love to hear your ideas and concerns that could be discussed on this show. TTYL- Talk To You Later
Grandma Shelly explains the importance of starting new traditions with your Grandchildren. She uses some examples of things she has already used and that it is also important for it to be fun and educational. Shelly would also like to hear about your new traditions so they can be shared.


