Children - Our Most Precious Resource

Hi. My name is Grandpa Richard. I love my children, and as I am sure you've guessed, I have grand children as well. It is an amazing time of life, and this website is my attempt to share my experiences, my joys, and even my sorrows. I hope you gain knowledge and inspiration from the articles you find here.

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"Nobody can do for little children what grandparents do. Grandparents sort of sprinkle stardust over the lives of little children." Alex Haley

See below this introduction for summaries of our 5 most recent articles. For a list of all of our articles, refer to our site map.

Enjoy your visit.

Richard Killey

Newest Articles

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Top 5 Modern Pets

As a Grandpa I think tradition. You want a pet. How about a dog, or a cat? Maybe a budgie. However, today's younger ones (aka grandchildren) are thinking more exotic. Here is a more modern list. Guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, or geckos.

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We're Pregnant - 3 Ways Of Sharing the News

You have taken the test, watched the window for the two little lines, and celebrated the news that you are expecting a little one. Now you want to share that news in a way that is as creative and special as possible. So no matter if you tell everyone right away or wait awhile here are some ideas on how to make your announcement.

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Ideas for Fun Activities with Grandchildren

Children love to play. And grandpas love to play with them. Here are some fun ideas on how to have cheap fun.

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Craft Ideas

Children of all ages love to craft. (even Grandpa Richard likes this activity!) If you have younger kids, here are some really fun craft ideas to try with them. (p.s. Make sure you visit your local dollar store for supplies. Some of them have a great selection, at great prices.)

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Introverted Children are Normal

All parents worry about their children. They see the abundance of problems in society in general, as well as the seemingly growing number of sociological disorders that affect children. In some cases, even the experts have trouble understanding or explaining the modern prevalence of autism, ADHD, food allergies, and more. Then there is the horror of child abuse. Keep in mind that despite all your fears, introverted children may be that way naturally.