According to research studies compiled over the last five years 53% of seniors over the age of 65 are using the internet. This trend is not surprising given that society as a whole is becoming more reliant on technology for everything from banking to grocery shopping. Yet those seniors above age 75 continue their previous tendencies, relying on regular mail and the phone for their needs. Unfortunately, for grandparents living far from children and grandchildren this translates into isolation and a sense of loneliness. [Read more…]
I Have Grandchildren? by Rob Allen
“Will memory loss one day cause me to forget my children and grandchildren?” It’s one of the greatest fears that grandparents face as they age and enter retirement.
And, unfortunately, that was the exact scenario that played out when my mother retired at the age of 65. [Read more…]
The Fixes for Ageism
Age discrimination affects our country’s business, economy, values, and human dignity. It’s a disgrace how we treat our elders. It’s time we transform our perceptions of aging, from dependency and weakness to one of proficiency and resourcefulness. [Read more…]
Personal thoughts of a first-time Grandpa-by Dr. Ivan Lerner
I had a candid heart-to-heart conversation with an amazing young man one Sunday morning. We were sharing breakfast together at the park not far from my home. While I’m not certain whether my young friend understood everything I was saying, there was certainly a powerful connection between us. My new-found friend is ten months old. I call him YoYo, although he is more formally known as Joseph. He is my first grandchild! [Read more…]
Change is Inevitable: We Live, We Learn, We Adapt-by Megann Hudson, M.S.
Never before have so many people lived for so long. Never before have so many experienced the life changes that are associated with a longer lifespan. [Read more…]
How to let your child’s creativity thrive
Don’t give kids too many rules. Help kids discover the joy in learning. Introduce kids to a variety of topics.
This past weekend the New York Times featured a brilliant op-ed, “How to Raise a Creative Child. Step One: Back Off,” by Adam Grant. It highlighted several values we work toward at Tinybop.
Don’t give kids too many rules. Let them figure things out on their own.
Grant writes:
So what does it take to raise a creative child? One study compared the families of children who were rated among the most creative 5 percent in their school system with those who were not unusually creative. The parents of ordinary children had an average of six rules, like specific schedules for homework and bedtime. Parents of highly creative children had an average of fewer than one rule.
Colorado | Adventures and Destinations- Part 1
Spring is just around the corner, and so we decided to compile a small list of a few places in Colorado for a perfect day out with family, particularly the little ones. Even some lifelong Colorado residents may not have heard of some of these. Look for a continuation of great spots to check out in our marvelous state on this site. [Read more…]
The Dysfunctional G’s: Grandparents, Grandchildren and Generation-Gap
The modernization of the world has given a whole new meaning to the term, “generation gap”. In the past few decades, there has been a sweeping change in everything from cultures to values to the global climate. This massive change that is gaining momentum by every passing second has probably taken the worst toll on inter-generational relationships. Even the chronologically adjacent generations find themselves struggling tooth and nail to cope up together, and the situation for the grandparent – grandchild relationship is only getting worse. [Read more…]
Arts & Crafts are Important – Dr. Julie Tourigny
Anyone raising kids today has heard that children are natives of the digital world. They are! They are masterful at the touch screen, in app purchases, creating digital worlds that are elaborate and self-sustaining. It is amazing to see how comfortable children of all ages are at interacting with technology.
