Posts Tagged Grandchildren
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Staying Connected to Grandchildren
By Pam Haumann Director of Programs Child Abuse Council Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. It is a time for telling friends and family what they mean to us and how much we care about them. We send our love, complete with hugs and kisses (XOXOXO) candy and bouquets. For grandpa...
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It’s a New Day! – PUBLISHER’S CORNER
By Mike Mickle Welcome to the newly redesigned 50+ Lifestyles (print edition). We at 50+ Lifestyles hope you like what you see! We are excited about this new venture, and we hope you will continue to offer your input and ideas. My family and I are just back from a big family celebr...
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Back to School Safety
By Rondi Doyle Director of Community Relations Child Abuse Council Many students very soon will either be returning or starting school for the first time. This maybe a difficult time for many parents and grandparents. Many may not know what they can do to keep children or grandchildren safe. Bu...
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National Parents’ Day
By Pam Haumann Director of Programs Child Abuse Council Did you know that National Parents’ Day will be observed on Sunday, July 25, 2010? Parents’ Day is a relatively new holiday that started with the Clinton Administration in 1994 when it was unanimously approved by Congress to be recogn...
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Keeping Your Vacation Home in the Family
By Curt Ford Nash Nash Bean & Ford Vacation homes hold a special place in our hearts. Everyone with a vacation home in the family has memories of special times shared with family and friends. Summer weekends and holidays at the lake or mountain home give a rare chance for families and friend...
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Tales by Triplett – GRAND-PARENTHOOD
By Patrick Triplett After having experienced being both a parent and grandparent I can say without hesitation there is no comparison. Parenthood is hard. It's about rules, discipline, teaching and sometimes having to play the role of bad guy even when it breaks your heart. Grandparenthood, on th...
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Summer, Water, Lakes, Rivers, Pools, and all the Fun We Can Have, But Always Beware of the Dangers as Well
By Kathryn Graver Community Education Coordinator Child Abuse Council As we move into the heat of the summer and your children and grandchildren want to spend time cooling off at the closest watering hole, please remember to supervise and get water wise. By doing this you can save the life of a...
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On The Go With Joe Hutter
Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter April is here – thank heaven! It also brings the deadline for filing your income taxes. My warning this month is on refund anticipation loans. The Iowa Attorney General also warns us about paying up to 140% interest on a refund loa...
