Start your day every morning thinking about your child. Espresso Minute is a daily email that provides you the parenting advice you need to make the most of your time with your child.

Today’s Espresso Minute

September 03, 2010 - Red Alert! Grandparents Day is Almost Here! (Post a Comment)

If your children are blessed enough to have one or more grandparents in their lives, they are blessed, indeed. Grandparents bring to the table a lifetime of wisdom and experience that can benefit our kids. What's more, retirement often gives Grandma and Grandpa extra time to spend with little ones that busy working parents don't have.

So in honor of Grandparents Day – which is a week from Sunday, by the way – download our Grandparents Day Cards your children can personalize.  You and your kids can also choose one of these 5 Fun Ways to Celebrate Grandparents Day. If your grandparents live far away, get them and the kids connected on Skype – here's how!  It's a great way to foster a sense of closeness over the miles!

End your day every night talking with your child. Pillow Talk is a nightly conversation starter that will provide you with questions to deepen your relationship with your child.

Tonight’s Pillow Talk

Can you think of a surprise for grandma and grandpa that would really be neat for them?

For more nightly conversations check out Pillow Talk Journal: A creative way to communicate with your children.

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