Today is your day Boomer! The other day on the golf course, I heard a Boomer complaining about how much time he dedicates to babysitting his grandkids. It left me a little upset; not only because I don't have grandchildren yet, but also I think he was taking his grandkids for granted. Over 10% of grandkids in North America have grandparents as caregivers. That number is in the millions! And this is what we have to offer. According to the website "firstthingsfirst.org, here are five important things that grandparents do for young children: (1) give advice (2) teach (3) provide child care (4) some are primary caregivers (5) love, and to reinforce: ,"kids learn and grow through close, caring relationships with the adults in their lives. The attention, interaction and unconditional love from grandparents (and parents, of course) helps a young child feel safe and secure." Yup, and I want to add #6......PLAY. We, senior Boomers, get to play and laugh and have fun with our special little tikes! That is huge value in itself. Cheers to grandparenthood!!

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