Adventures with Grammy
Carolyn Berry
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A podcast for grandparents on-the-go with their grandkids! This podcast is for grandparents who want to create memories with their grandchildren.
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Nov 24, 2022
Episode 93. The Singing Santa Has Been Performing for 37 Years
Welcome to Episode 93 of the Adventures with Grammy Podcast. Today's guest, Tom Long, began performing as the Singing Santa in 1985 when he was 21 years old. He knew that first Christmas he had chosen the right avocation when a curly headed lad with big brown eyes said he wanted to hear Santa say, "Ho. Ho. Ho."
Throughout the years the Magic of Christmas and watching parents light up when their children sit in Santa's lap have fueled Tom's passion for performing as The Singing Santa. An invitation to work with Marie Osmond and an appearance on America's Got Talent added a bit of spice to his role. When he retires from his day job as the general manager of the largest restaurant chain in Virginia, Tom intends to up his Singing Santa productions and hopes to perform with The Rockettes and during the Macy's Parade.
Tom says his career as The Singing Santa would not be possible without the support of his wife. Even his three children help out making the Christmas season truly a family affair for the Long household.
I began our interview by asking Tom to talk about his children and how he incorporates them into his performances.
https://www.singingsantaclaus.com
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Nov 8, 2022
Episode 92. The Grandparents Academy Welcomes All Grandparents
Founded in 2011 by Aaron Larsen as a way to honor his grandparents, GrandparentsAcademy.com is the world's first and only online academy dedicated to helping grandparents grow meaningful relationships and rich legacies with their loved ones. Our resources, which include guides, videos and social posts, have reached millions of grandparents. Thousands have enrolled as students from all over the globe. To learn more, visit https://www.grandparentsacademy.com/
To register for the 2023 Grandparents Week, visit https://grandparentsacademy.mykajabi.com/grandparents-week-2022-post
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Oct 6, 2022
Episode 91. Mrs. Claus Shares a Christmas Story
Mrs. Claus has a busy schedule, but she stopped by the Adventures with Grammy Podcast to let you know she is ready to bake cookies with your grandchildren, tuck them in with bedtime stories, and gather around the family room to tell stories and sing songs.
We know Mrs. Claus as Debra Weller, our guest on Episode 54, who talked with us about the art of storytelling. Today she will help us count down the days to Christmas ... less than 90 days away ... and share with us a special story.
Before we hear the story, Debra will give us insight into her professional credentials and continuing education, including a recent conference she attended.
Please visit the show notes to contact Debra and arrange visits with Mrs. Claus or to learn more about storytelling.
gigsalad.com
palmtreesantas.com
DEBRA WELLER-EDUCATOR, STORYTELLER, CONSULTANT
949-295-7634
debteller136@gmail.com
https://story-tellingcourses.com @debstoryteller
https://youtube.com/c/DebraWellerStoryteller8084
https://www.facebook.com/debra.weller.18
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https://memorykpr.com/
https://www.magicpolygon.com/
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Sep 30, 2022
Episode 90. Jasper and the Christmas Faeries
Welcome to Episode 90 of the Adventures with Grammy Podcast. Today’s guest is Paul Entrekin.
For most of his adult life, Paul’s feet have been off the ground and in the air flying from one destination to another -- sometimes upside down -- sometimes at warp speed.
A retired US Marine, naval aviator and Delta Airline captain, Paul primarily is known today as an acrobatic pilot who owns and flies a Russian MIG 15 fighter jet in airshows across North America.
The role he cherishes is grandpa. Today we will discuss his first children’s book, Jasper and the Christmas Faeries, a book co-written with his wife, Lisa, but inspired by his youngest grandchild and only grandson.
https://www.amazon.com/Jasper-Christmas-Faeries-Tales-Rufus/dp/163337632X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1J928RVKSXZVU&keywords=jasper+and+the+christmas+fairies+paul+and+lisa+entrekin&qid=1664547534&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjAwIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=paul+entrekin%2Caps%2C913&sr=8-1
Proceeds from the book benefit the respected charity, Pilots for Kids - Aviation Professionals dedicated to helping hospitalized children
Paul Entrekin
Entrekin Aviation (facebook.com)
(51) Entrekin Aviation - Flying the MiG-15 - YouTube
Women Can Fly is a volunteer organization whose mission is to promote women of all ages to fly.
The Ninety-Nines, Inc., International Organization of Women Pilots(R)
The Sky's No Limit - Girls Fly Too! | We’re unique in the world! (girlsfly2.ca)
Youth in Cadet Program | Civil Air Patrol National Headquarters (gocivilairpatrol.com)
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Jasper-Christmas.../dp/163337632X/
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/.../jasper.../1141720524...
IndieBound: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781633376328
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Sep 23, 2022
Episode 89. Great by Eight Is a Bold Call to Action
Focusing on early childhood development is vital for children and for our society. Research has demonstrated facilitating low-stress/high-engagement environments at the earliest ages builds strong, confident learners, who as adults, make up the backbone of a successful society. America's failure to make early childhood development one of our highest priorities is the reason our nation has shown a steady decline in numerous important areas relative to other countries. Today's guest, Dr. Rick Allen, has written Great by Eight, a bold call-to-action that demands intense emphasis on the development of young children, in particular from birth to age three, and continuing through age eight. By investing in early childhood development now, and over the long-term, we can become a far stronger and more unified nation. Great by Eight provides experienced insights on how we can get there. Drawing on nearly thirty years in public administration, extensive work in early childhood program design, and an abundance of emerging research, Dr. Allen sheds light on the remarkable power of early childhood development. He illustrates how parents, caregivers, teachers, community-activists, corporate executives, community-based nonprofit leaders, and forward-thinking policymakers can work together to cut social costs, create a stronger workforce, boost local economic development efforts, and improve our faltering international competitiveness. He clearly demonstrates that most children, given the right environment and support very early in life, can evolve into successful, contributive, and happy adults.
In 2001, the University of Washington Tacoma School of Business in association with the Business Examiner News Group named Dr. Allen as a Business Leader of the Year in Pierce County, Washington. The Washington Association for the Education of Young Children recognized him as one of the state's outstanding community-based advocates for children.
He was president and CEO of United Way of Pierce County, Washington, a community approaching one million, for more than twenty years. Before that he served eight years as director of the Pierce County Community Action Agency, working predominantly with families in distress. Dr. Allen holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Eastern Washington University, a master's degree in interpersonal communication from Ohio University, and both a master's and a doctorate in public administration from the University of Southern California.
Please join me in extending a hearty welcome to Dr. Rick Allen to the Adventures with Grammy Podcast.
Rick, I love your book. You have written a no-nonsense guide to ensuring children receive the love and nurturing they deserve. Reading Great by Eight should be a high priority for every adult.
Your academic and professional credentials are impeccable. What I didn't mention is that you also have life experiences that the average person can relate to such as bailing hay on an Eastern Washington farm, working as a dishwasher and night janitor in a large restaurant, laying railroad track in central Oregon, working construction jobs in Pullman, Washington and Lewiston, Idaho, and serving in the U.S. Armed Forces during the Vietnam era. What led to your focus on the importance of early childhood years?
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alvaallen@hotmail.com
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Sep 15, 2022
Episode 88. Little Ones Enjoy Personalized E-books
Michelle Booth is the founder and CEO of Make Momentos, LLC, a tech startup whose mission is to offer adults an easy-to-use platform to create keepsake e-books for the children in their lives.
Booth has been helping people tell their stories for more than 25 years. She has experience ghostwriting nonfiction manuscripts for a variety of clients including a former White House staffer in the Nixon and Ford administrations, prominent businesspeople and retirees wanting to preserve their stories for future generations.
Booth was selected to edit the memoir of a former NBA basketball player. She has written profiles on a state senator and a winner of NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” for Oklahoma Sports & Fitness Magazine and was a regular contributor to the publication.
Prior to her work in the publishing industry, she worked with companies in a variety of industries on their strategic marketing efforts.
Booth relocated to South Florida with her husband in 2012. She founded Make Momentos, LLC in 2021. Her vision for the company is an extension of the work she does as a ghostwriter: to connect families through the power of storytelling.
mbooth@makemomentos.com
https://makemomentos.com/
https://www.instagram.com/make_momentos/
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Sep 8, 2022
Episode 87. Homeschooling: A Dad’s Perspective
Russ Wrightson is a homeschooling dad of two boys ages 12 and 14. He says his boys are excited to learn from anything that crosses their paths, including videos, board games and a math book or two.
To help facilitate a homeschooling atmosphere Russ considers healthy, he organized a local secular homeschool group he describes as a club. He also serves on the Board of Directors for VAhomeschoolers.org, an inclusive statewide organization that advocates and supports at the state level.
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Sep 2, 2022
Episode 86. Dying Child Teaches Hospital Clown an Important Lesson
Our guest today is Eddy Smits, a former professional clown, who hails from Belgium. He says authentic communication with children would heal society's woes and enable children to grow into adults who could face any challenge and be effective world leaders. That statement reminded me of advice I received when my oldest child, Craig, was a toddler. A very wise person told me the qualities we admire in adults are not qualities we admire when children exhibit those same behaviors. That statement stopped me cold and helped shape my philosophy of raising children. Please join me as Eddy and I discuss how his volunteer work as a hospital clown shaped his philosophy of communicating with children.
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Patch Adams, M.D. -- Gesundheit! Institute Home - Gesundheit! Institute (patchadams.org)
Patch Adams - Wikipedia
Movie -- Patch Adams (1998) - IMDb
Book -- Amazon.com: Patch Adams: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, Kindle
On Children by Kahlil Gibran - Poems | Academy of American Poets
I’ll lend you for a little while a child of mine God said (all-greatquotes.com)
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Aug 25, 2022
Episode 85. Eugenia’s Books: True Stories about the Author’s Grandmother
Welcome to Episode 85 of the Adventures with Grammy Podcast. I am your host, Carolyn Berry. Today's guest is Jasmine Jimenez, the author of a new collection of children's books based on true stories of her grandmother. Her first book, Eugenia Hunts for Gemstones, is available, and her second book, Eugenia and the Christmas Dress, is part of a Kickstarter program that needs to be funded by September 4.
Jasmine lives in San Diego with her partner of almost 20 years. Together they are creating a farm in Texas, where there are raising honeybees.
Please help me welcome Jasmine to the podcast and consider supporting Eugenia and the Christmas Dress.
To support the Kickstarter program, visit Eugenia and the Christmas Dress by Jasmine Jimenez — Kickstarter
To visit her website, go to Eugenia's Books – Reading is exercise for the imagination. (eugeniasbooks.com)
E-mail: jasmineandsage@icloud.com
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Aug 18, 2022
Episode 84. What is Pickleball & Can I Play it with My Grandchildren?
Carl Landau, the co-author of Pickleball for Dummies, says the sport has a world-wide, multigenerational following, with more than 5 million players and counting.
Playing pickleball is fun way to meet fun-loving people and put an extra pep in your step ... all in the name of having more energy for your grandchildren and even playing a game or two with them.
What is pickleball? Carl says it looks a lot like tennis on a miniature court with much less running, which is great if your knees don’t like that sort of thing. Playing pickleball is a safe option for getting more fresh air and definitely way more fun than using an elliptical at the gym.
Carl is with us today to explain why people love to play pickleball, how and where to play, and the proper body mechanics for safe and effective play. He also will explain the fine art of “dinking.”
Please join me in welcoming Carl to the podcast!
Carl Landau
Co-Author, Pickleball for Dummies book
Pickleball Media / I Used to be Somebody Podcast
Email: carl@pickleballmediahq.com
Web: http://pickleballmediahq.com/
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Aug 11, 2022
Episode 83. Homeschooling. Why? How?
There were about 3.7 million homeschool students in 2020-2021 in grades K-12 in the United States (roughly 6% to 7% of school-age children). There were about 2.5 million homeschool students in spring 2019 (or 3% to 4% of school-age children) [note 1]. The homeschool population had been growing at an estimated 2% to 8% per annum over the past several years, but it grew drastically from 2019-2020 to 2020-2021.
The home-educated typically score 15 to 30 percentile points above public-school students on standardized academic achievement tests. (The public school average is the 50th percentile; scores range from 1 to 99.) A 2015 study found Black homeschool students to be scoring 23 to 42 percentile points above Black public school students (Ray, 2015).
78% of peer-reviewed studies on academic achievement show homeschool students perform statistically significantly better than those in institutional schools (Ray, 2017).
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Aug 5, 2022
Episode 82. Breastfeeding is Best for Babies & Moms. Learn Why.
Welcome to Episode 82 of the Adventures with Grammy Podcast. I am your host, Carolyn Berry.
Today's episode is all about breastfeeding. Our guest is Dr. Amaka Nnamani, a pediatrician and the author of the children's picture book titled Ziora's Quest: Mommy's Milk Rocks about breastfeeding written from the perspective of a 6-year-old little girl.
Dr. Nnamani practices medicine in Hershey, PA. She is a passionate breastfeeding
advocate. She is the Chapter Breastfeeding Coordinator for the PA American Academy of Pediatrics and the moderator for the DR. MILK Facebook group -- an exclusive online community for female physicians that breastfeed and/or are interested in learning about lactation. She was one of the AAP’s Section on Breastfeeding abstract reviewers this year for the AAP’s National Conference and Exhibition (NCE) which will be held in October. In addition, she received two grants aimed at improving breastfeeding rates especially in the young and black community. She also…
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Jul 28, 2022
Episode 81. Beekeeping is a fun activity for young and old
Welcome to Episode 81 of the Adventures with Grammy Podcast. I am your host, Carolyn Berry.
Today's episode is all about bees -- honey bees and how to keep them. Whether you live in the city or the country, beekeeping is an activity that many grandparents and grandchildren enjoy. Our guest today, Covey McConnell, will share information about why beekeeping is important, how to get started and how to stay safe.
I have known Covey for many years. She went to school with my older son and his wife, and Covey and I taught at the same high school several years ago. She teaches science -- chemistry and genetics -- and says beekeeping always has fascinated her.
Please help me welcome Covey to the Adventures with Grammy Podcast.
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Jul 21, 2022
Episode 80. Audio Theater Entertains Young & Old
Welcome to Episode 80 of the Adventures with Grammy Podcast. I am your host, Carolyn Berry.
Sarah Beth Goncarova is today's guest. She is an American writer, composer and visual artist known for poetry, children’s adventure novels, and writing for film and television.
Her company, CLAY GROUSE KIDS, is a groundbreaking indie press and animation studio that specializes in creating books, read-aloud videos, and audiobooks that inspire creativity and curiosity.
Its mission is to help all children, including emerging and reluctant readers, become better readers by creating books that kids want to read, see, and hear over and over again!
Her webtoon series is "Adventures with Abba, and her children's chapter books are "The Secret Code of the Heartbeat Drum" and "The Curious Case of the Creepy Cave." Her children's picture book, "Super Sleuth," will be available for preorder next month. Her book "Harnessing Light" won the 2020 N.N. Light Award for Poetry. Sarah tells her books through…
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Jul 14, 2022
Episode 79. The Mindful Grandparent
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Born into a plain-dressing, plain-speaking Mennonite farm family in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, today’s guest, Shirley Showalter, grew up to become a college president, a foundation executive, the author of two books, and the grandmother of three.
The values her family and church instilled in her as a young girl are ones Shirley still holds dear: generosity, kindness, and empathy. In the Mennonite community, she says, “a child in need was everyone’s problem to solve, not only the parents. If I saw a ‘plain person’ in a long dress or wearing a bonnet or a plain suit on the street, I would n…
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Jul 7, 2022
Episode 78. What Does it Mean to Be a Grandparent?
Welcome to Episode 78 of the Adventures with Grammy Podcast. Today's guest is Dr. Abigail Stephan. She earned her doctorate a few months ago from Clemson University after successfully defending her dissertation, Examining Intergenerational Relationships in the Family. I along with other listeners of this podcast contributed to her research.
Abby will give us insight as to why the grandparent-grandchild must be intentional and have space to be spontaneous; why parents must provide opportunities for grandparents and grandkids to interact; and why bidirectional learning creates strong memories for grandchildren. She also gives us insight into the complexities of the modern family system.
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Jun 30, 2022
Episode 77. Sweet Treats Make Grand Memories
John Zeno Louizes is a third generation candymaker and the Head Honcho at Zeno's Boardwalk Sweet Shop. He took over the family business in 2003 and has grown it to include four candy retail shops and three ice cream shops. The brick-and-mortar stores are in Florida, but a bustling online candy store means the confections are available nationwide.
John, who began working at the store when he was 11, says, “My goal is to make sure we do the best candy making in the world and have fun doing so.” John and I chat about the candy business and why candy and ice cream stores are great places for grandparents and grandchildren to make sweet memories.
Be sure to visit the store's website to watch videos of John and his crew making candy and ice cream.
Zeno's World's Most Famous Taffy (worldsmostfamoustaffy.com)
E-Mail: press@worldsmostfamoustaffy.com
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Jun 23, 2022
Episode 76. Is Entrepreneur Life for You?
Connie Inukai has reinvented herself three times. Act One was teaching technical writing at the University of Maryland and at Johns Hopkins University for almost four decades. Act Two found her writing books, caring for two young grandchildren, and inventing a product specifically for retirees. Currently in Act Three, Connie has created Write Your Selfie, a program to help people write their life stories with pictures.
She says passion has no expiration date! And she is living proof that second-act entrepreneurs can succeed. The key is to be passionate about what matters most to you.
Before I jump into my conversation with Connie, I invite you to checkout my redesigned podcast website. I am super excited about all the features. You are welcome to listen to the podcast via your favorite app, or you can listen directly from my website: https://adventrueswithgrammypodcast.com. The link is in the show notes!
I hope you enjoy my conversation with Connie.
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Jun 16, 2022
Episode 75. Connect with Your Teenage Grandchildren
When grandchildren are young, a sweet treat or new toy is enough to inspire their unconditional love. And then they become teenagers. Suddenly it’s not so easy anymore, for you or for them. Where Two Worlds Meet: A Guide to Connecting with Your Teenage Grandchildren is a new book that gives grandparents a roadmap to stay connected and deepen their relationships with their grandchildren. It is an action-focused guide to help grandparents understand life through their teenage grandchildren’s eyes. The authors, Jerry Witkovsky and Deanna Shoss, are joining me today to discuss their new book.
Mr. Witkovsky spent 47 years working alongside families, 18 of which he served as general director of the Jewish Community Centers of Chicago. As a residential camp director in Wisconsin, he introduced the first grandparents weekend in 1970 and invited grandparents to experience the liveliness of their grandchildren in a camp environment and participate in camp activities. The grandparents shar…
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Jun 6, 2022
Episode 74. You can help end gun violence
Welcome to Episode 74 of the Adventures with Grammy Podcast. I am your host, Carolyn Berry.
Today’s podcast is a different format from the usual guest interview. I, alone, will be speaking, and the topic is my views about gun control, specifically the guns used during school shootings.
If you are a hard-right, gun-toting person who believes high-velocity guns and ammunition designed to inflict mass carnage on people should continue to be legal, this episode is not for you. Sadly, if the riddled bodies of little children don’t change your mind, I know nothing I say will do so either, so don’t listen.
My audience for today’s episode are those grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, and the public at-large who are tired of politicians extending their thoughts and prayers to the victims and the families of those killed at Columbine, Sandy Hook, Uvalde, Buffalo, Boulder, Atlanta, Dayton, El Paso, Virginia Beach, Virginia Tech, Thousand Oaks, Pittsburgh, Parkland, Sutherland Sprin…
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May 28, 2022
Episode 73. The Cool Grandpa Visits with Grammy
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Welcome to the Adventures with Grammy Podcast. I am your host, Carolyn Berry.
My guest for Episode 73 is Greg Payne, the host of the Cool-Grandpa podcast. At 48, Greg learned he soon would become a grandfather. He felt a bit panicky. He didn’t know a thing about being a grandfather, so he asked questions and embarked on a journey to build a community for grandfathers. I began our conversation by asking him about his podcast.
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May 20, 2022
Episode 72. Lily’s Poem — Dyslexia from a Child’s Perspective
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Episode 72 features Lily, a 13-year-old student who has dyslexia, and her mother, Alexandra. Alexandra posted a poem in a Facebook group for parents whose children have dyslexia Lily had written two years earlier. That poem and a second poem Lily wrote has been published in the May 2022 issue of Stone Soup, a literary magazine for children.
In this episode, Lily and her mother discuss their journey with dyslexia and Lily reads her poem she titled Dyslexia.
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May 12, 2022
Episode 71. A Podcast Swap with Emily Morgan
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Episode 71 is a rebroadcast of the January 12, 2022, episode of The Grand Life in which the host, Emily Morgan, interviewed me. There are not many podcasts for grandparents, and I have enjoyed The Grand Life since I listened to the first episode. Many thanks to Emily and her husband Mike for interviewing me, for producing such a quality podcast and for giving me permission to broadcast this episode. Thank you, Emily and Mike! The link to their podcast is in the shownotes.
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May 5, 2022
Episode 70. Skip-Gen RV Cross-Country Road Trip
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Episode 70 of the Adventures with Grammy Podcast is a rebroadcast of Episode 1, which features my sister discussing the skip-gen cross-country trip she and her husband and two grandchildren took in their RV. The first stop on their adventures was the life-size replica of Noah's Ark in Northern Kentucky not too far from Cincinnati, home of The Ark's sister museum, the Creation Museum.
Exciting for 2022 is children 10 and under enjoy free admission to the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum, and as long as one adult is in the group, there’s no limit to how many ch…
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Apr 28, 2022
Episode 69. Geocaching: Take Your Grandchildren on a Treasure Hunt
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Episode 69 is a rebroadcast of Episode 32 of the Adventures with Grammy Podcast. This episode features Amy Tilk, an engineer and the host of the Geocache Adventures podcast. Amy will give us insight as to the game’s origins, its worldwide popularity, and why it’s a good activity for grandparents and grandchildren.
Tips
Download the geocaching app; create an account (it’s free)
Always bring a pencil or pen with you
If you want “SWAG,” bring SWAG to swap!
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Apr 21, 2022
Episode 68. Help Your Children Discover the Wonders of Art Museums
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Episode 68 is a rebroadcast of Episode 12 of the Adventures with Grammy Podcast. This episode features Mehreen Tenvir, who is known as Mom at the Museum on Instagram.
This rebroadcast is timely because museums across the United States are opening their doors once again and welcoming visitors despite the ongoing threat of COVID.
A former docent for the Hirshhorn Museum in Washington, D.C., Mehreen Tanvir shows us how to turn trips to museums into enjoyable learning adventures for children and adults. She carries a “bag of wonders” with her when she and her c…
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Apr 14, 2022
Episode 67. Unconditional Love: Rescues and Adopting Children from Difficult Places
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Today's guest is Denise Gruzensky, the author of Not Like the Others: Harley's Story, the first book in her series "Life Lessons from Fur Friends."
Harley's story is one of unconditional love ... the story of rescue and adoption ... and the story of living with diabetes. A family nurse practitioner, Densie, who has a passion for rescues, also is a mom to four little humans. Her forever family through adoption started when she rescued Harley.
Before I welcome Denise to the podcast, I need to update you about my family. I mentioned a few episodes ago my mother…
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Apr 7, 2022
Episode 66. Help Your Adult Grandchildren Excel
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68 Tips to Excel in Your Personal and Professional Life
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Our guest this week is Gene Rice, one of the writers of Grad to Grown-up: 68 Tips to Excel in Your Personal and Professional Life. To learn more about his book, go to https://www.gradtogrownup.com/
To learn about his foundation, visit https://plantaseedfoundation.org/
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Mar 31, 2022
Episode 65. Music Can Increase Your Child’s Intelligence
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Do you know that playing a musical instrument is the only thing we do that exercises the entire brain at once? When a child learns to play a musical instrument, the entire brain exercises. Music involves the left, right, front and back portions of the brain making music the most powerful brain-building activity.
Children involved in music are better at reading, writing, math, language arts, spelling, vocabulary, and memorization because music builds the three areas of the brain necessary for learning: auditory cortex, visual/spatial cortex and motor corte…
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Mar 24, 2022
Episode 64. The Gift of Play
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Our guest today is Dr. Judith Van Hoorn, a grandmother, educator and expert on young children's play. In addition to numerous college textbooks about play, she has written a book for grandparents, which we will discuss today. The title is
The Gift of Play: How Grandparents Enhance the Lives of Young Children by Dr. Judith Van Hoorn, Author
To contact her, send an e-mail to grandparentsgiftofplay@gmail.com
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Mar 17, 2022
Episode 63. Peekabond: The App for Long-Distance Grandparents
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My guest today is Anieke Lamars, the co-founder & CEO of Peekabond -- an app that helps families across the world build bonds with young children at a distance. The app combines asynchronous video connections, with playful, science-based inspiration, including games, stories and songs to help long-distance grandparents connect with their grandchildren. I like the app because I can record a video my grandchildren can watch when it is convenient for their parents. Links to learn more about the app and download it are in the show notes.
Download the Peekabond App
Learn about Peekabond
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Mar 10, 2022
Episode 62. The Autism Dad
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Rob Gorski's three sons are on the Autism Spectrum. When he first learned about autism, he was angry, bewildered and often felt alone. He poured his thoughts and feelings into a blog he never imagined anyone would read, but they did. In 2020, he launched his podcast ... the Autism Dad. Rob is with us today to share his journey, to introduce us to his sons, and to assure families who enter the world of autism they are not alone.
His website is https://listen.theautismdad.com/
App:
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It Takes a Village: How to Build a Support System for Your Exceptionaal Needs Family
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Your Defiant Child: 8 Steps to Better Behavior
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Mar 3, 2022
Episode 61. Celebrate the Life of Harriet Tubman and the Legacy of her Underground Railroad
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Two hundred years ago Harriet Tubman was born enslaved on a farm on the Eastern Shore of Maryland in the United States. The exact date of her birth is unknown, but consensus is sometime between 1820 and 1822. She died March 10, 1913, at about age 90, in Auburn, New York.
Kicking off today and throughout 2022 events in Maryland will trace Harriet Tubman's footsteps and highlight her fight for freedom.
Today we are talking with Sarah Jackson, the mom behind the Instagram site 4DMVKids, and Ranger Cierra, a park ranger at the Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Church Creek, Maryland. It is run by the National Park Service and commemorates the life of former enslaved Harriet Tubman. The park has a visitors’ center, a history museum, and, according to Sarah, an awesome, price-friendly gift shop. There is a statue of Harriet Tubman sitting on a bench in the visitor center, and as Sa…
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Feb 24, 2022
Episode 60. Hart County: Where Grandparents’ Dreams Come True
Hart County, Ky, is a fascinating destination for grandparents and their grandchildren to spend time. Located in south central Kentucky, you’ll find gently rolling hillsides, underground rivers, caves, ziplines and covered wagons in which to rest your head. It's a grandparent's dream come true ... a place to make memories with your grandchildren.
Joining me today to share the fun families can expect once they hop off the interstate is Sandra Wilson, the executive director at Hart County Tourist Commission.
Home - Hart County Tourism (kygetaway.com)
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Feb 17, 2022
Episode 59: Insider Tips for Making Magical Memories at Walt Disney World
Spring Break is fast approaching, and many families plan to head to Disney. Listen to Nikki Hendrix and her father, Manny Oliverez (Episode 52), talk about everything Disney. Their tips will help your family make the most of your Disney vacation. Let the Magic Begin!
Be sure to stay to the end to learn who will win a copy of his new book, 100 Things I Love about Grandpa.
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Manny Oliverez, also known as Favorite Grampy, is the author of A Love Journal: 100 Things I Love about Grandpa You can contact Favorite Grampy at
https://favoritegrampy.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/favoritegrampy
Buy his book at Amazon.com: A Love Journal: 100 Things I Love about Grandpa (100 Things I Love About You Journal): 9781638073444: Oliverez, Manny: Books
Visit his author page at Amazon.com: Manny Oliverez: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, Kindle
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Feb 10, 2022
Episode 58. Positive Messages are Critical to Raising Healthy Children
Ivy Butler loves to snap photographs. He's done so since his children were little, and he is continuing that tradition with his grandchildren. You can view those images on his Instagram site @thegrandfatherdiary. He and his wife were foster parents to numerous children and adopted the last five, which makes him and his wife the parents of seven children and the grandparents of 13.
The Butler Family is of mixed race and experiences challenges many grandparents face: lack of contact with children and grandchildren, long-distance grandparenting, and grandchildren living with grandparents.
Ivy cherishes his family and enjoys the times with them life affords. Part of his handling life's challenges so graciously comes through being a certified life coach. He says neuroscience has proven one can rewire his or her brain and change one's life with new input. Listen to his joy of being a grandfather, the impact Earl Nightingale had on his life, and Ivy's mission to help others learn the value…
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Feb 3, 2022
Episode 57. Traveling with Children
Episode 57. Traveling with Children
Episode 57 of the Adventures with Grammy podcase is an edited version of Episode 8 that features Kaitlyn Jain, author of Passports and Pacifiers Traveling the World One Tantrum at a Time.
I am putting that interview on replay because I am caring for four of my grandchildren while their parents are away. I chose playing with my grandchildren instead of creating a new episode. This interview was popular last year, and I think new listeners will like it, too.
Before we listen to my interview with Kaitlyn, I have three important announcements. All links are in the show notes.
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Jan 27, 2022
Episode 56. A Kidpreneur Shares his Love of Candles
Alejandro is a young entrepreneur from the Washington D.C. metro area. He's the founder of Smell of Love Candles, a company that specializes in creating natural, hand-poured vegan candles that are good for you, good for the environment and are socially responsible. He started Smell of Love Candles to buy more books, save money for college and to help those in need.
Alejandro believes that we are stronger when we take care of each other, so his company donates a portion of each month’s profits to charity.
Alejandro is the founder of the YouTube channel: Smell of Love Candles, where he shares tips on candle making with natural waxes and business lessons learned as he runs his business. Alejandro also shares his entrepreneurial journey on his podcast: Lessons from a Kidpreneur, which is available on major podcast networks.
Alejandro has been featured on media, both print and broadcast. He hopes to inspire others to pursue their dreams, no matter their age.
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Jan 20, 2022
Episode 55: A Chat with Author/Illustrator Dori Durbin
My guest for Episode 55 is author/illustrator Dori Durbin. Her book series is titles Little Cat Feelings. She has published two picture books in that series: "Little Cat Needs Space" and "Little Cat Feels Left Out." She will release her third book, a chapter book titled, "Little Cat & Dog's Birthday Bake: A Recipe in Caring,” February 2, 2022.
The former teacher and fitness instructor lives in Michigan with her husband, son, daughter, three pampered indoor cats, and her old Great Dane.
A few days before our conversation, the Durbins were in Florida for her daughter's soccer tournament. Before we talked about her books, Dori and I chatted about the trip.
Dori Durbin https://doridurbin.com
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Dori Durbin, Author & Illustrator (facebook.com)
Dori Durbin (Author of Little Cat Needs Space) (goodreads.com)
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Jan 13, 2022
Episode 54. Storytelling
The Adventures with Grammy Podcast is pleased to welcome Storyteller Debra Weller, a creative performance artist using oral tradition storytelling, puppets and music to engage her audiences and students.
Debra began her career as a Storyteller more than forty years ago in New Jersey as part of the Annie Lynn Storytellers. They performed in schools, libraries, festivals and the Philadelphia Folk Festival. After a move to California, she helped to form the non-profit, South Coast Storytellers Guild. In California, she led storytelling camps, after school storytelling clubs, performed at schools, libraries and festivals as well as teaching kindergarten for thirty years.
She was the Storyteller in Residence at the Getty Museum in Los Angeles for six months. Her favorite character is Mrs. Santa Storyteller. Three years ago, she moved to Florida and has served as the president of the Tale Tellers of St. Augustine and on the Board of Directors of the Florida Storytelling Association. Debra…
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Jan 6, 2022
Episode 53. The Dad Connection: A Bridge to Your Children
The Adventures with Grammy podcast welcomes Scott Handley, author of The Dad Connection: A Bridge to Your children.
Listen to this single dad talk about his determination to build good relationships with his two sons. His journey as a single parent provides a wellspring of experience, advice, and know-how.
Using his own deeply personal notes on the process of raising his children, recorded as their lives unfolded, he determined that love and respect would be the simple base upon which he would build relationships.
This guide for parents showcases the understanding of love, respect, patience, energy, care, perspective, service, and trust needed to build strong and deeply loving parent-child relationships. It is a life-altering lens through which to see, understand, and love the relationships you have been blessed to receive.
Learn more about Scott and his book at https://scotthanley.com
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Dec 30, 2021
Episode 52. Every Child Needs a Favorite Grampy
Today’s guest is Manny Oliverez – also known as Favorite Grampy. You can contact Favorite Grampy at
https://favoritegrampy.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/favoritegrampy
Buy his book at Amazon.com: A Love Journal: 100 Things I Love about Grandpa (100 Things I Love About You Journal): 9781638073444: Oliverez, Manny: Books
Visit his author page at Amazon.com: Manny Oliverez: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, Kindle
You can contact his daughter’s travel agency at
https://www.facebook.com/FavoriteGrampyTravels/ and https://www.FavoriteGrampyTravels.com/
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Dec 23, 2021
Episode 51. Christmas Memories
This episode is an edited rebroadcast from Christmas 2020. It is filled with memories of Christmases long ago. What are your Christmas memories? Which carol or song is your favorite? Do you have a traditional Christmas feast, or do you go out? Please share your memories with me for the Christmas 2022 episode.
I mentioned the legacy journals I have compiled. They will jumpstart your memoir writing ... quick and easy to follow. The entire purpose of the podcast and my writing is to help grandparents deepen their relationships with their grandchildren. Writing in legacy journals and researching your family trees is an important bonding activity that can be done in person and online. Help your grandchildren find their branches on their family trees.
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Dec 16, 2021
Episode 50. My Country Cousins: a chapter book series for ages 6-10
Welcome to the Adventures with Grammy podcast. I’m your host, Carolyn Berry. Today my guests are Heather and Quinn, the mother and daughter writing team who uses the pen name Heather N. Quinn. They live in Canada, the setting for their newly released book series, My Country Cousins.
The first book in the series is Journey to Juniper Junction
The second book in the series, Adventures at Almosta Farm, will be available next month.
Contact Information:
Email: hello@heathernquinn.com
https://heathernquinn.com
https://instagram.com/heathernquinn
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065375386968 ok
Mail: Babblegarden Publishing Ltd.,
PO Box 58, Navan Stn. Main, Navan, ON, Canada
K4B 1J3
Heather was born in Scotland but grew up on a hobby farm in Ontario. In 1990, Heather, her husband, and their daughter Quinn moved to a village in England near the city of Chester, the hometown of their main character, Gemma Merriman.
The family returned to Canada when Quinn was ten years old…
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Dec 9, 2021
Episode 49. Queen Vernita’s Magical Christmas Train Ride.
Dr. Dawn Menge has won forty-one national awards as the author of the Queen Vernita educational series, which is children's book series based on her real-life adventures. She holds a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction, a master’s degree and a Clear Credential in moderate/severe disabilities, and a bachelor’s degree in human development. Dr. Menge has been teaching severely handicapped students for nineteen years. She has three children and five beautiful grandchildren and lives in Southern California. She has joined us today to read Queen Vernita’s Magical Christmas Train Ride.
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Publisher: www.rushmorepress.com
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Dec 2, 2021
Episode 48. Spin the Dreidel; It’s Hanukkah!
Guest: Deanna Shoss, founder, Intercultural Talk, Inc.
Website: https://interculturaltalk.com
E-mail: info@interculturaltalk.com
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Interculturaltalks
Information about Hanukkah:
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https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/the-origin-of-the-dreidel/
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Nov 25, 2021
Episode 47. Amazing Ways to Research Your Family Tree and Write Your Personal History
Episode 47. Amazing Ways to Research Your Family Tree and Write Your Personal History
In honor of Thanksgiving Day, Sharlene Habermeyer and I chat about genealogy and the importance of knowing your ancestors. She tells us how she and her husband began their research and how much easier discovering the leaves of your family tree is today with information posted online.
Sharlene and her husband of 44 years, Mark, were blessed with five sons and 13 grandchildren. They know the joys of parenting and grandparenting and the gut-wrenching emotions of losing their fourth son to a brain disorder.
She wrote the book, Good Music Brighter Children that has been translated into five languages. She taught college for 10 years and founded the Palos Verdes Regional Symphony Orchestra in Southern California that is still going strong.
I mention I have written a family history book for my grandchildren. It is available for sale on my Etsy Shop. The title of the book is My Family Tree. It a journal f…
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Nov 18, 2021
Episode 46. We’re doing a podcast swap! Emily Morgan, host of the Grand Life: Wholehearted Grandparenting, is my guest.
We’re doing a podcast swap!
My guest today is Emily Morgan, the host of another grandparenting podcast, The Grand Life: Wholehearted Grandparenting. Her husband, Mike Morgan, is the sound engineer.
Emily shares with us how she and Mike met, how the podcast began, and how it has evolved. Now in its fifth season, The Grand Life entertains, educates, and enlightens grandparents who want to become the best they can be. Emily Morgan says the podcast explores grandparenting, the relationships within the role, and the ways in which our grandparenting impacts our children--and their children.
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Nov 11, 2021
Episode 45. Educator has a rock-solid commitment to students and teachers
Educator Bradlee W. Skinner says great schools do not happen by accident. They are the result of a consistent investment of time, thoughtfulness, forgiveness, mutual respect between teachers and administrators, and a rock-solid commitment to do what is best for kids.
In addition to teaching, Skinner is an actor, playwright, speaker, DJ and celebrity impersonator. He has been recognized as the Wyoming Theatre Director of the Year, District Teacher of the Year for his school district, and this past summer Jostens company recognized him as its National Educator of the Year.
To contact him, visit his website at bradleewskinner.com. He is on social media @bradleewskinner.
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Nov 4, 2021
Episode 44. My child is struggling in school; how can I help?
Episode 44. My child is struggling in school; how can I help?
Diane Kirby has been in education for almost 26 years; 18 of which has focused on special education. She talks with us today about IEPs, testing, and how to help your child be successful in the classroom.
E-mail: iepfixer@gmail.com
Resources:
https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/osep/index.html
https://www.doe.virginia.gov/special_ed/index.shtml
http://vafamilysped.org/
http://vafamilysped.org/Resource/JWHaEa5BS75ZgwwtZ1TvXA/Resource-virtual-social-emotional-resources---families-april-2020?fbclid=IwAR2IszHiODPWhgTS8TSaNDmUdzqdJ_I-ZeQYnIn7NIlTeKa1fjfLt7qG5zg
Chunking
In cognitive psychology, chunking is a process by which individual pieces of an information set are broken down and then grouped together in a meaningful whole
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https://thepeakperformancecenter.com/educational-learning/thinking/chunking/chunking-as-a-le…
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Oct 28, 2021
Episode 43. Heart Surgeon Shows People How to Stay Off His Operating Table
Stay Off My Operating Table will be available in print, e-book and audio formats November 11, 2021, from most booksellers.
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Gary Taubes
http://garytaubes.com/works/books/the-case-against-sugar-2016/
https://www.amazon.com/Case-Against-Sugar-Gary-Taubes/dp/0307701646/ref=asc_df_0307701646/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312045580796&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5376673617211845040&hvpone=&hv…
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Oct 21, 2021
Episode 42. Rekindle the magic in your life with the Five Keys of Greatness!
If you ever have found yourself in a dark place devoid of joy and happiness or are unsure of your next step, the award-winning debut novel The Little Book of Greatness by today’s guest, Ari Gunzburg, will resonate with you. It’s the story of David as he sits atop a cliff wondering why his life should go on.
Many have compared The Little Book of Greatness to The Alchemist, The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, and The Secret. Unlike those books, Gunzburg says the framework of his book and the five keys of greatness also will resonate with teens who often feel overwhelmed, alone, and unable to handle the pressures they face.
If you, your children, or your grandchildren need to regain confidence, rekindle the magic in your lives, or rediscover a purpose for your lives, join David on his journey as he interacts with five people who help him discover a more fulfilling life.
About Ari Gunzburg
Drawing on many life experiences from his “PhD” in the school of hard knocks, Ari now dedicate…
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Oct 14, 2021
Episode 41. Zen Pig teaches mindfulness
Episode 41 Zen Pig with children’s author Mark Brown
Please join me in welcoming to the podcast Mark Brown, the author of a series of books that feature Zen Pig as the main character.
Zen Pig teaches young readers the importance of gratitude, justice, empathy, compassion, and other soft skills that are important for people of all ages to embrace. Mark initially wrote the first book for his son, Noble. He wanted to ensure his son learned gratitude at an early age – not later in life as he had – and Noble’s behavior and curiosity have inspired the remaining titles.
Admittedly, mindfulness skills often prove challenging for adults to learn, but Mark says Zen Pig demonstrates mindfulness in a straightforward, easy-to-understand manner.
Mark Brown’s vision is for families to enjoy the books and for teachers and school systems to incorporate mindfulness activities into classroom settings on an ongoing basis. To make doing so easy for teachers, Mark and his team have created fre…
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Oct 7, 2021
Episode 40. Celebrating Grandparents with author Ann Richardson
Ann Richardson is a grandmother of two boys, the mother of a son and a daughter, and the author of Celebrating Grandmothers: Grandmothers talk about their lives.
This heartwarming book looks at the excitement and challenges 27 women from various cultures experience in their role as grandmothers. How did becoming grandmothers change the texture of their lives? How do they now view themselves? How did they feel when they held their grandchildren for the first time? The poignant stories will make you smile and tug at your heartstrings.
Although about grandmothers, the book is not exclusively for them. It would make a great gift for a new member of the Grandmothers’ Club and for anyone interested in the importance of nurturing relationships.
CELEBRATING GRANDMOTHERS: Grandmothers talk about their lives
Copyright @2017 Ann Richardson
All rights reserved
Second Edition
Glenmore Press 2017
London, England
ISBN: 978-1549654787
https://amzn.to/3oCzfEH
ar@annrichardson.co.uk
Twitter: @Ce…
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Sep 30, 2021
Episode 39. Engines! With 25 Science Projects for Kids
Episode 39. Engines! With 25 Science Projects for Kids
How does a car move from one place to another? How do cranes lift heavy objects? Readers will learn this and more in Donna McKinney’s latest book, Engines!
From ancient times to now, engines have powered people’s lives. Engines! With 25 Science Projects for Kids invites readers ages 7 to 10 to explore engines and deepen their understanding of the history of engines, what makes them hum, and all the special jobs they do for humans. You’ll even learn a few science jokes!
Hands-on engineering projects include
• Constructing a rubber band heat engine
• Building a milk-carton conveyor belt
• Building a simple electric motor
• Demonstrating pressurized air
• Building a balloon rocket engine and
• Building a magnet-powered car.
The book, as of this podcast date, is available for preorder directly from the publisher and booksellers online and in stores. Links are in the show notes.
The author, Donna B. McKinney, has…
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Sep 23, 2021
Episode 38. This Bronx Girl Knew She Could
Episode 38. This Bronx Girl Knew She Could
Life was not easy for the little girl growing up in the Bronx. Alcoholic parents, domestic violence, a learning difference, wrong decisions, infidelity, and depression left Kimberly Yvette Griffin longing for a lifestyle for her and her three children that seemed beyond her reach.
Writing in her journal helped her cope with feeling isolated. It helped when her parents died and again after her son Joey committed suicide.
A harsh reality forged a resolve and transformed this mother of three and grandmother of two into an award-winning publisher, editor, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, podcast host, public health advocate, author of seven children’s books, and founder of a non-profit organization.
My conversation with Kimberly Griffin will begin with a look at the non-profit organization, Support Joey’s Heart, and a discussion about depression. Welcome, Kimberly. Please tell us about Joey and the non-profit that honors his memory.
Bu…
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Sep 16, 2021
Episode 37. Grandson Strives to Secure a Best Historical Album Grammy award in 2022 to Honor Grandpa
Episode 37. Grandson strives to honor his Grandfather and the 746th Far East Army Air Force Band and secure a Best Historical Album Grammy award in 2022
Hark back to the era of the big band, jazz and swing music and the names Glenn Miller, Vaughan Monroe, Dizzie Gillespie, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and Louis Armstrong come to mind.
Lost among those sounds are the World War II bands that went to war. Many of those 500 military bands accompanied combat units and performed concerts close to the front lines.
The 746th Far East Army Air Force Band performed in the Philippines. After Japan surrendered and the soldiers were preparing to head home, they had the opportunity to record in their tent, in the jungles outside Manila, an afternoon performance of original arrangements of popular jazz tunes, thus creating the only known album by a frontline band unit.
Our guest today is historian Jason Burt, grandson of Corporal Richard Burt, the band’s lead trumpeter…
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Sep 9, 2021
Episode 36. “A Song for Grandma and Grandpa”
Episode 36. A Song for Grandma and Grandpa by Johnny Prill
https://www.nationalgrandparentsday.com/
https://www.facebook.com/nationalgrandparentsday
https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnnyPrill
A Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter in the folk-polka tradition, Johnny Prill has received numerous accolades for both his music and his volunteerism, which began when he was 12 years old performing with his accordion at local nursing homes.
Except for the impact of COVID-19, Johnny Prill and his family have performed monthly at the Cortney Manor Nursing Home since 1986. Each year they host an annual Christmas Eve show that features four generations of the Prill family and a special Grandparents Day Celebration for the community.
In addition to the Health Care Association of Michigan’s presentation of its “Volunteer of The Year Award,” he has received shout-outs from former Jeopardy Host, the late Alex Trebek; U.S. Olympian Misty May-Treanor; American actresses and comedians Betty White an…
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Sep 2, 2021
Episode 35. How to Feed Your Ninjas
Tracy Johnson, the author of How to Feed Your Ninjas, is today’s guest. Her journey began 40 years ago when she was diagnosed with Chron’s Disease. She discovered exercise and a healthy diet eased her symptoms, and for 20 years she has been symptom-free without medication.
Her brother’s diagnosis with a cancer that would not respond to conventional treatment inspired Tracy to research immunotherapy. Grief-stricken with her brother’s refusal to consider changing his diet and his subsequent death, Tracy turned her attention to sharing her message with children.
In addition, she created a nonprofit organization, the by KARRI Project, to create a solid foundation for the physical and emotional health of our future…starting with the very young.
Welcome, Tracy. Please tell our listeners more about your journey and the story of how the Ninjas boost our immune system.
NOTE: Neither Tracy Johnson, nor Carolyn Berry and the Adventures with Grammy Podcast are offering medical advice…
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Aug 26, 2021
Episode 34. Supporting Our Children to Help Them Be Better Parents
This week’s guest is Gramps Jeffrey, a grandfather of six and the author of the children’s book, I Don’t Want to be 3! He also is the author of a business book, The Secrets of Retailing...How to Beat Walmart. He wrote the book to help entrepreneurs and small businesses compete against the big guys. He has written more than 100 articles for the Huffington Post about small businesses, education, the homeless and nonprofit organizations.
Gramps Jeffrey. Welcome to the Adventures with Grammy podcast. Please tell us about your writing journey and why you wrote your children’s book.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1665526947
https://idontwanttoturn3.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gramps-jeffrey-3b022b214/
https://www.instagram.com/authorgrampsjeffrey/
https://www.facebook.com/Author-Gramps-Jeffrey-102652905388092/
https://www.pinterest.com/hellogrampsjeffrey/_created/
https://twitter.com/AuthorGramps
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Aug 19, 2021
Episode 33. Curly Crew Books Highlight Kids of Color
Episode 33. Curly Crew Books August 18, 2021
Guests: Markita Staples-Green
Markita Staples-Green is the creator of Curly Crew Books – picture books that feature kids of color with curly hair, braids, and colorful beads.
The mother of two young daughters, Markita is passionate about helping babies and young children identify with diverse characters and discover the joy of reading at a young age.
Before embarking on her writing and publishing career, Markita worked in procurement, supply chain management, and marketing for several large corporations, including Ford Motor Company, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, United Airlines, and Adobe. She holds a master’s degree in business administration from the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University.
To learn more about the books, visit
https://www.curlycrewbooks.com/
https://www.instagram.com/curlycrewbooks/
https://www.facebook.com/curlycrewbooks/
https://twitter.com/curlycrewbooks
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Aug 12, 2021
Episode 32. Geocaching: A modern day treasure hunt
Travel approximately 5 miles due east from where I live and you will discover the Chesapeake Bay with its many inlets and tributaries – just the sort of waterway pirates in the 17th and 18th centuries navigated with the intent of discovering (pilfering) and burying treasures.
Fast forward to today. Those of us who live near the Bay no longer fear pirates, but we still navigate the area discovering and burying treasures legally. We're playing a game today's guest describes as "hunting for Tupperware in the woods." It's geocaching.
Amie Tilk, the host of Geocache Adventures, will give us insight as to the game's origins, it's worldwide popularity, and why it's a good activity for grandparents and grandchildren.
Welcome, Amie. Please tell us a bit about you and why you enjoy geocaching.
Tips
Download the geocaching app; create an account (it’s free)
Always bring a pencil or pen with you
If you want “SWAG,” bring SWAG to swap!
E-mail: Geocache.adventures.podcast@gmail.com
Ins…
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Aug 5, 2021
Episode 31. Are you Ga Ga over your grandchildren? Join the GaGa Sisterhood!
GaGa Sisterhood
Today's guest is Donne Davis. Ever since she became a grandma she's been on a mission to connect with other grandmas and explore what it means to be a modern grandma. "We’re in a new era of grandmotherhood," she says. "We have more time, technology, and talent. My mission is to inspire grandmas to tap into all these resources so we’ll keep growing along with our grandchildren and children and stay connected with them."
She founded the GaGa Sisterhood 18 years ago as a social network for enthusiastic, creative, caring women who indulge in the joy of being grandmothers. Members meet during Zoom meetings and learn from guest speakers and stay connected through blog posts, social media and email newsletters.
She is the author of When Being a Grandma Isn't So Grand: 4 Keys to L.O.V.E. Your Grandchild's Parents
Social Media
https://www.facebook.com/GaGaSisterhood
https://twitter.com/GaGaSisterhood
https://www.pinterest.com/gagasisterhood
https://www.instagram.com/…
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Jul 29, 2021
Episode 30. An innovative nonprofit highlights the need for intergenerational interactions: Seniors4Seniors
Episode 30. Seniors 4 Seniors July 29, 2021
Guests: Eric Ross Peterson and Dr. Jason Powell
Eric Ross Peterson is the CEO and founder of Seniors4Seniors, a nonprofit non-profit organization based in Colorado that connects high school and senior citizens with the goal of helping each party learn from and mentor each other.
His biography says, “As a caregiver in a senior community, I was made aware of the challenges which the senior residents I cared for were facing daily. In doing so I also became aware that our youth, especially those in their high school years, were also having these same challenges which are isolation, loneliness, and depression. I decided to [act], which brought me to the development of Seniors4Seniors, a program which brings together the older adults and youth in our communities, enabling enriching, real human connections. This program establishes connections between these individuals with shared interests, with a focus on career aspirations of the youth that c…
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Jul 22, 2021
Episode 29. Nana Jill shares tips for hosting a successful Cousins Camp and strategies for talking with teen and tween grandchildren
My guest this week is Jill Bowler, also known as Nana Jill. She has a blog and a newsletter titled Adventures in NanaLand brimming with all things necessary to help grandparents be the best grandparents they can be.
Before we listen to my conversation with Nana Jill, I want to remind you that the Adventures with Grammy Essay Contest will launch Friday, July 23, which is Gorgeous Grandma Day. The essay contest is a way for children ages 5 to 16 to honor their grands in 250 words or less by completing the statement: "My Grand___________ is grand because_______________________."
To learn more, visit adventureswithgrammy.com/podcast/contest.html.
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Adventures in NanaLand
https://adventuresinnanaland.com/
https://adventuresinnanaland.com/category/grandma-camp/
https://grandmacamps.com/grand-adventure-store-main/
https://www.pinterest.com/adventuresinnanaland/_created/
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/206954545366849834/
https://www.facebook.com/NanaLandAdventures…
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Jul 15, 2021
Episode 28: Two little girls, one with autism, one a neurotypical child, form a long-lasting friendship and enjoy a day at the zoo
Episode 28
July 15, 2021
Adventures with Grammy Essay Contest
Gorgeous Grandma Day - Grandparents Day
2021 Adventures with Gammy Essay Contest
Contest Overview
http://www.adventureswithgrammy.com/podcast/contest.html
Contest Rules
http://www.adventureswithgrammy.com/podcast/rules.html
Contest Prizes
http://www.adventureswithgrammy.com/podcast/prizes.html
Contest Sponsors (A HUGE THANK YOU!!!)
http://www.adventureswithgrammy.com/podcast/sponsors.html
Contest Entry Form
http://www.adventureswithgrammy.com/podcast/form.html
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Emma and Harper enjoy a day at the zoo
According to autismspeaks.org, “Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. According to the Centers for Disease Control, autism affects an estimated 1 in 54 children in the United States today.
“We know that there is not one auti…
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Jul 8, 2021
Episode 27. Rozanne Travels to Africa to Kiss a Giraffe
Episode 27
July 8, 2021
Adventures with Grammy Essay Contest
Gorgeous Grandma Day - Grandparents Day
2021 Adventures with Gammy Essay Contest
Contest Overview
http://www.adventureswithgrammy.com/podcast/contest.html
Contest Rules
http://www.adventureswithgrammy.com/podcast/rules.html
Contest Prizes
http://www.adventureswithgrammy.com/podcast/prizes.html
Contest Sponsors (A HUGE THANK YOU!!!)
http://www.adventureswithgrammy.com/podcast/sponsors.html
Contest Entry Form
http://www.adventureswithgrammy.com/podcast/form.html
Rozanne Weisman is a renowned Washington, DC-based marketing communications executive who has won more than 60 national and international awards for her work with diverse client’s, including public broadcasting, the Alliance to Save Energy, and Discovery, Inc. Animal Channel and its first feature film, The Leopard Son.
She’s a regular guest lecturer for both undergraduate and graduate students at American University School of Communications and School of Public…
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Jul 1, 2021
Episode 26. Strokes: learn how to minimize your risks and become your own healthcare advocate
Episode 26
July 1, 2021
Adventures with Grammy Essay Contest
Contest Overview
http://www.adventureswithgrammy.com/podcast/contest.html
Contest Rules
http://www.adventureswithgrammy.com/podcast/rules.html
Contest Prizes
http://www.adventureswithgrammy.com/podcast/prizes.html
Contest Sponsors (A HUGE THANK YOU!!!)
http://www.adventureswithgrammy.com/podcast/sponsors.html
Contest Entry Form
http://www.adventureswithgrammy.com/podcast/form.html
Marcia Moran was a healthy, athletic, and successful entrepreneur who never considered one day she might suffer from a stroke. But she did 7 years ago, and it was devastating. Although she is at almost full recovery, Marcia is not satisfied and continues to work toward a 100 percent recovery.
She has written about her journey back to physical fitness in her book Stroke Forward: How to Become Your Own Healthcare Advocate ... One Step at a Time.
It is a beautifully written tribute to her determination and grit, her husband’s abundant love for h…
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Jun 24, 2021
Episode 25: Are you a modern-day grandparent? Do you celebrate Gorgeous Grandmothers’ Day?
Episode 25: Are you a modern-day grandparent? Do you celebrate Gorgeous Grandmothers’ Day?
Guests: Suzette Perez-Tate and Anissa Delaluz
The Book
Created by Suzette Perez-Tate and co-authored by Anisa Delaluz, The Grands is a children’s book series intended to break stereotypes of what it means to be a grandparent in the 21st century. Today’s Grand is active, career-minded, stylish, and tech-savvy while still maintaining the age-old essence of being a grandparent. This series will also feature the role Great Grandparents, Great Aunts & Uncles have in a child’s life. Many stories will be told focusing on these intergenerational relationships showcasing a diverse variety of families. The series hopes that many families will see themselves as they read the many adventures of the Grands and their grandchildren!
Suzette Perez Tate is a modern-day grandmother from Southern California. She and her husband have a blended family and share five children, 5 grandchildren and a black La…
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Jun 17, 2021
Episode 24. Silly YaYa finds inspiration from her family
Violet Favero has nine granddaughters! No grandsons! Lots of glitter and bows when the girls visit their grandparents.
The medical administrator turned children’s picture book author/illustrator gathers inspiration for her stories from her every day life … her immigrant grandfather, her family’s Sunday dinner tradition, her brother … who one granddaughter thinks lives at the zoo …. and more!
Visit the links to learn more about this fascinating second-generation Greek American!
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=violet+favero&i=stripbooks&ref=nb_sb_noss
https://www.sillyyaya.com/
https://www.facebook.com/TheSillyYaya
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2086555261632067
https://twitter.com/TheSillyYaya
https://www.instagram.com/SillyYaya/
Videos
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRE6IrdvduBEtjvM2mmVUbQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNhbpzYwfVg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESUvx4h-Ri0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3jJd9CDeZs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeyU4ZyctRs
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Jun 10, 2021
Episode 23. Dyslexia: A Special Kind of Smart
Show notes: http://adventureswithgrammy.com/blog/e23.html
Our guests have first-hand experience with dyslexia. Tricia Cook embraces her gift of dyslexia. She has learned strategies to help her brain compensate for its learning differences, and she teaches others how to learn effectively.
Our second guest is Tracy Peterson, a veteran teacher who along with her former student, Sloane LeFrance, wrote Cartwheels: Finding Your Special Kind of Smart, a lively look at a real student who would rather do cartwheels than read because reading frustrates her.
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Jun 3, 2021
Episode 22. Positive Kids Today: The Hand Hug
Welcome to the podcast episode that highlights the works of PositiveKidsToday.com -- a website filled with books, apps, programs and resources developed to support the emotional and mental wellbeing of children.
Niki Spears and Brandi Pillow, a mother and daughter team, aim to help young children develop positive attitudes about themselves and their worlds. Niki, a mother of three girls and a former educator, understands the way in which children see themselves can impact their successes with building strong trusting relationships. Niki knows that struggle, so she and Brandi provide young children with strategies to support their embracing a healthy mindset!
To accomplish that goal, my guest today, Niki Spears, the author of a series of books inspired by her granddaughter Baelor, joins me today to discuss her first two books The Hand Hug and Kindness Is Contagious Too!
The Hand Hug is a sweet story about Baelor, a little girl who is experiencing worrisome thoughts and doesn't know h…
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May 27, 2021
Episode 21. Augustine K. Mulenga, a children’s book author, hails from South Africa
Show notes: http://adventureswithgrammy.com/blog/e21.html
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May 20, 2021
Episode 20 The Addicted Child: A Parent’s Guide
Adolescents begin to use marijuana, alcohol or other drugs for many reasons. Some use it to fit in with friends; others seek the drug out of curiosity or submit to peer pressure. Many, like the majority of our guest’s former patients, use it to relieve anxiety or some other intolerable feeling. Most adolescents are unaware of how marijuana adversely impacts their developing brain.
How do parents know if their children are using marijuana?
The National Institute on Drug Abuse recommends parents keep aware of changes in their children’s behavior. Declining grades, missing classes, loss of interest in things they once enjoyed or their favorite activities, changes in sleeping or eating habits, or getting into trouble in school or law enforcement could all be related to drug use or may indicate other problems.
If your children are using marijuana, the National Institute on Drug Abuse believes they might:
* seem unusually giggly and/or uncoordinated
* have very red, bloodshot eyes or…
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May 13, 2021
Episode 19. Yoga for Grandparents and Grandchildren
Show Notes
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May 6, 2021
A “Super Mommy” Tribute to Mother’s Day with Author Crystal Swain-Bates
To read the show notes, visit http://adventureswithgrammy.com/blog/e18.html
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Apr 29, 2021
17. A Fever is Your Child’s Friend, Usborne Books & More!
To read the show notes, visit http://adventureswithgrammy.com/blog/e17.html
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Apr 22, 2021
The Adventures with Grammy Podcast Welcomes the Good Grandma
Episode 16 Show Notes: http://adventureswithgrammy.com/blog/e16.html
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Apr 15, 2021
Episode 15 Grandma Joi Shares Words of Wisdom
Joi Warburton, a grandmother to nine girls and one boy, shares her values and wisdom about parenting and grandparenting.
https://www.instagram.com/joiwar/
Links to organizations and books mentioned in the podcast are below:
Beatrice’s Goat by Page McBrier
Based on a true story, this heartwarming picture book shows how one gift changed the fate of a poor Ugandan family—especially the young girl who wanted to go to school.
More than anything, Beatrice longs to be a schoolgirl. But in her small African village, only children who can afford uniforms and books can go to school. Beatrice knows that with six children to care for, her family is much too poor. But then Beatrice receives a wonderful gift from some people far away—a goat!
Fat and sleek as a ripe mango, Mugisa (“luck”) gives milk that Beatrice can sell. With Mugisa’s help, Beatrice’s dream may come true after all!
Heifer Project International is a charitable organization that donates livestock to poor communities…
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Apr 8, 2021
14. Almost 3 million grandparents in the United States are raising their grandchildren
Show Notes:
Episode 14 looks at the issue of grandparents raising their grandchildren.
That list of grandchildren includes former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, comedians Carol Burnett and Jamie Foxx, and musicians Eric Clapton, Willie Nelson and 50 Cent (U.S. Grandparents Are Raising Millions of Kids, and It's Tough | Health News | US News).
Across the United States today, grandparents are raising almost 3 million children (U.S. Grandparents Are Raising Millions of Kids, and It's Tough | Health News | US News)
With approximately 1/3 of those children relying solely on their grandparents for support (23 Statistics on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren – Father Matters).
Only 11% of grandparents are raising their grandkids because of the death of one or both of that child’s parents. (23 Statistics on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren – Father Matters).
Drug addiction, especially to opioids, is the reason most grandparents are raising their grandchildren (Why Mor…
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Apr 1, 2021
13. What do you do when your child is melting down?
When putting together this episode of the podcast, I reflected on what my late husband and I had said we wanted for our children when they became adults.
We wanted them to be happy, healthy, and able to afford the toys they would want to buy. We wanted our sons and our daughter to be confident and kind, and we wanted them to know how to cook, to do their laundry, and to change a flat tire. We were not perfect parents, but as I watch my now adult children, I know we gave them a firm foundation and the skills they needed to become contributing members of society. In short, we raised emotionally competent people.
Emotional Competence is the focus of part one of today’s podcast. Positive discipline is the focus of part two. Each guest is an author, and each guest will give us tips on how to raise well-adjusted human beings.
Our first guest is Doug Noll, the author of the book De-Escalate: How to Calm an Angry Person in 90 Seconds or Less (Simon & Schuster, September 2017), which was t…
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Mar 29, 2021
12a. Visiting Museums with Children
Episode 12 Show Notes
This version adds the omitted introduction voiceover!
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Mar 25, 2021
12. Visiting Museums around the World with Children
Episode 12 Show Notes
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Mar 18, 2021
11. Mindfulness, Social-Emotional Development
Episode 11 Show Notes
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Mar 11, 2021
10. Camping and Hiking with Grandkids
Episode 10 Show Notes
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Mar 4, 2021
9. Grandparents Day in Schools
Episode 9 Show Notes
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Feb 26, 2021
8. Cousins Camp, Passports and Pacifiers
Episode 8 Show Notes
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Feb 18, 2021
7. Early Career Exploration; Graduate College Debt Free
Episode 7 Show Notes
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Feb 11, 2021
6. Life Skills: Autism, Friendship, Sensory Play, Family Travel
Episode 6 Show Notes
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Feb 4, 2021
5. Gratitude, Valentine Activities, Grandparent Groups and Traditions
Episode 5 Show Notes
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Jan 29, 2021
4. Queen Vernita, Shifting Gears: 50 Baby Boomers Share Their Retirement Stories
Episode 4 Show Notes
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Jan 21, 2021
3. Over 50 & Fabulous. Brady, the Therapy Dog. Grandmotherly Advice
Episode 3 Show Notes
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Jan 14, 2021
2. Crabbing with Granddad, Chicken Fat Exercise Kids, Memories of My Grandmother
Episode 2 Show Notes
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Jan 7, 2021
1. The Official Launch Episode
Episode 01 Show Notes
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Dec 24, 2020
Merry Christmas, a Bonus Adventures with Grammy Podcast
This bonus Christmas podcast brings you childhood memories of Christmases past from eight of our listeners (in order): Mack Johnson, Janet Carswell, Joanny Perez, Nancy Miller, Robbin Widmeyer, Suzanne Cabel, Kari L. Wood and Theresa Crowley.Music licensed from https://audiojungle.net/item/we-wish-you-a-merry-christmas/29405715. Author's username: Xylote
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Dec 12, 2020
Update to the Adventures with Grammy podcast
The Adventures with Grammy podcast is for grandparents who are on-the-go with their grandchildren. It is for grandparents who want loving relationships with their grandchildren and for parents who want their children to enjoy loving relationships across the generations.
This update reflects a few changes I have made to the podcast’s format since I first decided to launch it. Those changes are outlined below.
Each episode will feature guest interviews and three segments:
1. Children’s book reviews and/or interviews with children’s authors;
2. Fun activities to do at home with grandchildren and/or road trip adventures (day, weekend, or week-long) by geographic region; and
3. Memories of Our Grandparents and/or the grandparent experience
If you would like to be interviewed for any of the segments, or if you know someone who would like to be interviewed, please contact me at carolyn@adventureswithgrammy.com !
Children’s Books and Authors Do you know a children’s book…
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Oct 21, 2020
An Introduction to the Adventures with Grammy Podcast
Welcome to the Adventures with Grammy Podcast.
www.adventureswithgrammy.com/podcast
A podcast for grandparents on-the-go with their grandkids!
I am your host, Carolyn Berry
This podcast is for grandparents who want to hold special places in their grandchildren’s hearts and for parents who want to ensure loving relationships across the generations.
I have six reasons for this project: Those reasons are my six grandchildren … Gavin, Cain, Channing, Hunter, Scarlett and Juliet. I want them to dream big!
I am an advocate for travel adventures because I believe these experiences provide children opportunities for “stealth” learning and early career exploration ... key components of big dreams.
What do I mean my stealth learning? Learning that takes places when children least expect it! They learn about fractions when baking cookies. They learn about science when baking sourdough bread. They learn about history when visiting a park. The children don’t realize they are learning bec…
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