After several wet days prevented us from visiting the nearby playground with Daisy we decided to visit a local Parent and Toddler group, and ended up returning on the following two wet days. It's the first time that Daisy's been to Parent and Toddler sessions and experienced some free play opportunities in a well-equipped environment, along… Continue reading Parent and Toddler groups: a guide for grandparents
Tag: Grandparenting
Using tablets and smart phones with toddlers
Last week my computer needed a bit of attention. Earlier that day I'd been reading this article and as he worked at my computer, I was chatting with the IT technician about using tablets and smart phones with young children. He told me that he doesn't let his children have access to a tablet or… Continue reading Using tablets and smart phones with toddlers
Daisy in the Night Garden
Daisy's parents are lucky that between them, they have the time to provide her with plenty of hands-on experiences. So they've decided to limit her access to tv during the day (even if Daisy already seems to know how to work a tv remote control). However in recent weeks Daisy's evening routine has changed and… Continue reading Daisy in the Night Garden
Where do socks go?
The elephant socks that I knitted before Christmas have been real favourites so I decided to make Daisy another pair of warm oversocks from "Cute Knits For Baby Feet" by Sue Whiting. I selected a pattern with different coloured heel and toe and also knitted the ribs in the same plain colour as the heels… Continue reading Where do socks go?
Helping our grandchildren grow, play, learn.
Daisy enjoys the magnetic letters on the fridge at home and we can't resist playing with the letters too. I love this particular magnetic letters message. I started this blog to share experiences and play ideas and hope that among blog readers it might also reach other grandparents with young grandchildren. Many of my ideas… Continue reading Helping our grandchildren grow, play, learn.
Daisy in Autumn
My granddaughter Daisy is nearly 14 months old and is now beginning to toddle around the furniture, on her way to that bold moment of stepping out on her own. It's getting cold and I decided to make her some warm oversocks for autumn and selected the 'Big Ears' socks from "Cute Knits For Baby… Continue reading Daisy in Autumn
Granny Smith's Diary 