Today is your day Boomer! Boomers as grandparents....sounds great, right? So many of us have that experience, and most take it very seriously. I know a Boomer couple that provides daycare for their granddaughter five days a week! I know many Boomers save money for their grandkids' post-secondary education....creating RESPs in the children's names. I know many Boomers that teach their grandkids important skills like mechanics, sewing, and yard maintenance. I also know one of the most important things you can do is READ...read a ton of books with your grand children(see picture!) Of course, this comes from my teaching background. What else? How about a book for you to read? It is called "A Boomer's Guide to Grandparenting", written by Allan and Kathryn Zullo. It is available on Amazon and likely resides in public libraries ready to be signed out. By you, perhaps? As we all try and do what is best for our kids and their kids. Cheers!
Today is your day Boomer! My Dad left this world this week. I was there in-person to say goodbye and, of course, it was very, very difficult. But rather than focusing on the negatives of his downfall, I want to share with you my Dad's many contributions to my life. First off, Harold (Hal) shared his name with me and helped raise me as one of six kids in our family. Imagine the financial impact a family of eight had on his work life and mental state! Speaking of that, he taught me the importance of a strong work ethic and a good education. All his kids have university degrees or trades tickets. He showed me the supreme importance of family gatherings, how to flyfish...even when he was colour blind....how to use tools, play high-level bridge, eat organic foods, he taught me how to drive....even though I ruined the transmission on our old car....he showed me how to sail, save and invest money, have an appreciation for nature, he was a role model for me as I moved through heart/s
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