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		<title>Boomers Building Self Esteem in GrandChildren</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2010/07/building-self-esteem-in-grandchildren/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:30:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sharon Pierce McCullough</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Self esteem is how we feel about ourselves and our behavior reflects those feelings.  As grandparents, we can help our grandchildren develop a high sense of self esteem.  This will affect their ultimate happiness and success in life.
How do we go about promoting Self Esteem?

Whenever you feel good about your grandchild, express those positive feelings.  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Are You a Deployed Grandma?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:30:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Debbie Nichols</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When I wrote my book &#8220;Deployed Grandparents being Parents &#8220;, I thought it would be originally for my family. As I was writing the story my friends would ask me, “Why don’t you share it with others?”My friends and family inspired me to share my story, so once I completed the story I offered it [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Summer Movies 2010 for GrandKids</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Jun 2010 15:30:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sharon Pierce McCullough</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are lots of fun and exciting movies on the horizon for this summer.  We wanted to make a little schedule of release dates to give you a handy reference. Some of the movies are geared towards families with young kids and some are more suited for an older child, so please reference the ratings [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Take Your GrandKids to Zoo or Safari Park for Outdoor Fun</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2010/05/take-your-grandkids-to-zoo-or-safari-park-for-outdoor-fun/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 May 2010 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sharon Pierce McCullough</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our grandkids recently went to a great Safari Park, which is a great option when grandparents are trying to think of a fun outdoor place to go. Most Safari Parks have a drive-through section, where you can get up “close and personal” with real wild animals, like zebras, giraffe, antelopes, buffalo, camels and more.  Some [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Grandkids &amp; Grandparents Connecting Through Music</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Apr 2010 05:10:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sharon Pierce McCullough</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sometimes it is difficult to find anything in common with your grandchild. With such an age difference, and interests that are generations apart, discovering any connecting point can be trying.
One place to start, however, is finding out what type of music your grandchild likes. You may be pleasantly surprised to discover that you both enjoy [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Good Old Fashioned Fun with Grandkids</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 05:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sharon Pierce McCullough</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What’s more fun than having fun with grandkids?  Not much if you are really into it and trying to just enjoy the moment and your grandchildren.
But sometimes we all get into a rut and don’t let our minds think of fun things we can do together with our grandkids.  It’s easy to do as life [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Six Great Ways to Motivate Grandkids to Save Money</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:12:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sharon Pierce McCullough</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Article Submitted by Sharon McCollough
Written by Karyn Hodgens
Money burning a hole in your grandkids’ pockets? Do your grand kids seem to think money grows on trees? Then it may be time to begin teaching your grandkids how to save money.
The good news is, establishing good saving habits in your grandkids may not be as difficult [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Teach Your Grandkids to Respond to Emergencies</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2010/01/teach-your-grandkids-to-respond-to-emergencies/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 06:35:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sharon Pierce McCullough</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We never know when an emergency might arise. For this reason alone, please teach your grandchildren, today, how to respond to an emergency.  Explain to them what exactly constitutes an emergency and when, and when not, to call 911.
Make sure children know when to call 911, using these guidelines.
a fire
someone is hurt badly
someone is passed [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Grandkids Visiting A Grandparent In A Nursing Home</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/12/grandkids-visiting-a-grandparent-in-a-nursing-home/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sharon Pierce McCullough</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When a grandparent is in a nursing home, one of the nicest things they seem to enjoy is a visit from grandkids.  Not only does the relative who is the grandparent enjoy the visit but seemingly all the other elderly patients do also.  Nothing seems to bring more cheer to a retirement home, a nursing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Grandparents … Let Your GrandKids Read A Story Online … Read by You</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/12/grandparents-%e2%80%a6-let-your-grandkids-read-a-story-online-%e2%80%a6-read-by-you/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:06:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sharon Pierce McCullough</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For grandparents that live a distance from their grandchildren, it is sometimes difficult to find special things to help build a bond with their grandkids.  But we have just found out about a wonderful website that enables you to record your own voice, reading the text of a special book you choose for your grandchild.  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Celebrating Holidays When Grandkids &amp; Grandparents Get Together</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/11/holidays-with-the-grandkids/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:32:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sharon Pierce McCullough</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There isn’t anything more wonderful than family get-togethers.  Over the holidays many of us will get the opportunity to spend time with our grandchildren, even if we don’t live close to the grandkids.
What a fun time to stop and just play and enjoy all the little ones.  Even just watching the grandkids, as cousins, come [...]]]></description>
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