This Mom used 6 Love and Logic tools in one encounter plus some humor!

See if you can find these moments in the story:

Empathy

Brain Dead

Use of humor

Problem Solving

Refrain from being a Helicopter Parent

Modeling

Consultant Style Parenting  

One Friday night, my husband decided he wanted our son Matt to work on a school project that was due Monday. Matt had already planned out the night out in his head.  After dinner he hoped to relax while playing the X-Box.  When my husband told Matt he’d spend some time working with him, Matt was not happy and tried to negotiate postponing the work until Sunday.  My husband explained that he needed to work on it before then in order to have it done by Monday. 

My son pulled out all the stops.  “Not fair!” he cried, and “I’m going to do it on Saturday, not tonight,” he whined. After this arguing went on for a couple minutes, my husband looked at me and asked what tip I might suggest from Love and Logic class.  I proceeded to tell him about the protective tools of empathy and brain dead.  He put them to practice right away, first telling Matt that he understood his disappointment and then not getting upset by Andrew’s continued efforts to get out of working.

I, too, continued to show Matt empathy by repeating the line, “I know,” for all of his feelings of being treated unfairly. But when he said “Dad’s being mean,” I didn’t repeat the refrain, “I know.” Matt looked at me and told me I needed to say “I know.”  I laughed; it was refreshing to have a smile on my face rather than feel upset.  My husband remained firm and eventually Matt settled down to do his project.

On Sunday night I asked Matt if he would like me to show him how to use Power Point to help organize his speech he was giving Monday as part of his project. 

He said no.  He didn’t think he needed to present his work using power point and he thought he was well prepared to present to the judges.

In the past I would have tried to control the situation and insisted that Matt prepare a power point.  I knew using Power Point would ensure him to be successful in presenting his work.   But I remembered the importance of allowing children to make mistakes.  This situation provided an opportunity for Matt to have a “real world” learning experience that wasn’t too costly.

The next night when Matt presented his project in front of two judges, he felt nervous and anxious.  After only presenting a few minutes he was finished. He felt very relieved it was over and couldn’t wait to go home. 

During the car drive home, I asked him to evaluate how well he thought it went.   He said, “Just okay. I forgot several points I wanted to mention.”  I told him I know how difficult public speaking can be.  I mentioned that’s why when I’m presenting at “Back to School Night” to my student’s parents I always use Power Point to organize my information. We also discussed other tools you can use to be better prepared when giving a presentation. In our discussion that followed, I could tell Matt was thinking about his decision not to prepare his speech in advance, and how he could be better prepared next time.

Wow! This is effective parenting. The price tag Matt “paid” for not having a power point presentation is that he realized his report could have been better had he had one. What do you think are the odds he will most likely have one the next time around?

Instead of lecturing or rubbing salt in the wounds  by saying……. “Well, if you’d listened to me and had a Power Point you’d have had a better report and maybe gotten a better grade. Too bad.” (What parenting style is this? Drill Sergeant!) the mom simply pointed out her need to have one when doing presentations.

Here are the answers:

Empathy: Both Mom (being treated unfairly) and Dad (understood disappointment)

Brain Dead: Mom “I know” and them smiling

Problem Solving: Mom-Do you need a power point?

Refrain from being a Helicopter parent: Mom didn’t step in and insist on power pt.

Modeling: Mom: I use a power point in my work

Consultant Style Parenting: Mom: asking how it went so Matt could reflect on the experience and learn from his mistake

This story examplifies how you can be new to Love and Logic and still be successful in applying the tools! Hope this inspired you to keep on practicing. Which tool do you use with ease? Share your tool on my Facebook page: www.facebook.com/clearpatheducation.

This is the one day of the year that is just for Mom, and there are many ways to help make Mother’s Day more special for her.

Remind her to do something for herself.

Since moms are natural caretakers, busy taking care of everyone else, it may be a bit of a stretch for them to enjoy a day that revolves around what they want to do. But they really need—and deserve—just that!

How can you help Mom do something for herself? Encourage her to try one of these:

• Savor some time alone. Give her time to pamper herself with a bubble bath or read without any interruptions.
• Give herself a gift. There’s no rule against rewarding herself for being such a great mom. Ask if there is something special she would really like; she may be afraid to ask for it.
• Connect with a friend. Give her time with a friend to chat, meet for coffee, attend a movie or special event.
• Celebrate another day. Family commitments with her mom and mother-in-law may mean she may not have the opportunity to make it her own special day. If this is the case, give her another day that is her very own.
• Create a Mother’s Day Honey-Do list. Invite her to give you a list of activities she normally does such as shopping, getting kids to school, cooking or running errands. Offer to be “Mom” for a day! Not only will you give her the gift of a carefree day; you will have new insight into all she does for the family!

If you’re searching for a special gift, here are some options that might make her day:

1. Spa day. Book a spa for massage, facial or even a lesson in makeup application.
2. Mini makeover. Make an appointment for her to receive a manicure, pedicure, new hairstyle, micro-dermabrasion or even Botox!
3. New ensemble. Arrange for a personal shopper at her favorite boutique.
4. Hire a fitness trainer or life coach. Give Mom the gift of a professional “encourager” to help her achieve new goals in her life.
5. Attend a class. Check out the local community center or college. Treat her to a class of her choice—better yet, go with her!
6. Night out. Take Mom to a museum, play, concert or out dancing.
7. Donate to her favorite charity. This is the type of gift that keeps on giving.
8. Take a hike. Check out your local hiking trails and choose one appropriate for the whole family.
9. Ride a bike. Go on a ride together. Got two kids old enough to pedal on their own? How about renting several bicycles-built-for-two with each of you taking a kid along?
10. Gift certificate for tennis or golf lessons. Give her the time to try these or any other sport she enjoys.
11. Family Photo. Gather together the whole crowd for a great family portrait. Hire a professional, or do it yourself. Mom will treasure this.
12. Kids can serve Mom breakfast in bed.

Here’s an easy recipe that most children can do all by themselves—with just a bit of supervision from you!

Bacon & Egg Muffin Cup

What you need: Jumbo sized muffin pan (Found online from Target, Amazon, or kitchen specialty store) ½ English muffin 2 Tablespoons bacon crumbles, precooked 1 Tablespoon shredded cheese of your choice-cheddar is great! 1 large egg

Directions

1. Child presses an English muffin carefully into bottom of a Jumbo- sized muffin tin.  Help them make a little circle.

2. Child spoons in bacon and cheese.

3. Assist them with cracking the egg and empty into muffin.

4. Bake in 350 degree oven for about 5-10 minutes until egg is cooked. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Hope these tips and ideas make for a happy Mother’s Day!

This is one smart little girl! She catches on to the concept of Love and Logic.

The use of Mom’s humor and light-hearted response is refreshing.  The other story is a brave mom who stuck to her limits, didn’t cave, and had a wonderful outcome. As in the other article in this newsletter, humor used lovingly can be very powerful in enhancing a relationship.

Daughter Gives Mom “Choices”

After many days of using the choices on my daughter – would you like this or that, etc. she tried to be funny one night.  She wanted to watch some TV and I told her she had watched enough TV for the day and it was time to do something else.  I gave her two choices, neither of which were TV.  She looked at me with a smirk on her face and said, “Okay mommy, I’m going to give you two choices, you can let me watch TV or I’m going to behave very badly.” 

 I replied, “Nice try!”  

Son Pushes Limit with Mom

The other day we had friends in town and we were headed to a fun bookstore to read books.  My friend told me she was going to buy her boys a book.  I then went to my kids and explained to them that our friends were on vacation and therefore they were going to buy a book for the plane ride home but we wouldn’t be buying anything so not to whine or throw a fit but that we would have fun reading books and they were happy with that. 

After being at the book store for a while my son spotted a little parrot finger puppet.  He LOVES parrots!  He really wanted this and I kind of wanted to buy it for him because I knew it was really cute and I knew he’d love it and play with it all the time but I had to stick with my word and be consistent that we weren’t buying anything. 

He started to cry. 

I started with empathy by saying “Oh this is so sad” and then when he kept begging for the toy I went into brain-dead and he stopped asking for it within 30 seconds.  What use to be a long drawn out temper tantrum that ended in me dragging him out of the store with us both exhausted and frustrated turn into a moment that was diffused within a minute and we all left happy. 

 Thank you Love and Logic!!

This is effective parenting! Mom paid the small price of being momentarily uncomfortable because she wanted to buy the toy. However she knew the message it would send if she did: I didn’t really mean what I said.” So she stuck to her original commitment of not buying it. The outcome was a good one. No exhausted mom, no temper tantrums and the relationship remains intact and loving.

When was the last time you had to “pay” the price tag of being momentarily uncomforable because you had to stick to a limit that made your child sad or even cried? Share your experience on my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/clearpatheducation

Believe me, we can all relate and we want to show you some empathy!

* Frustrated with all the arguing?

* Exasperated with having to say the same thing over and over?

* Is “grounding” not working as well as you’d like?

 * Tired of taking things away or reducing privileges with little results?

* Like to see more cooperation and respect?

 * Looking for ways to build a more positive relationship?

Then this is the class for you!

Join this lively and interactive class and learn a loving and effective way to strengthen your relationship with your tween/teen. Apply practical strategies you can use right away and bring calmness back into your household.

As a parent education instructor at Stanford and other organizations and schools throughout the community, Janada offers practical, easy-to use, techniques that will help you neutralize arguing and come up with consequences that are both effective and loving. 

Using Love and Logic, a parenting program that has been around for over 30 years and used across the nation in homes and schools, this class focuses on finding practical solutions to everyday challenges of raising tweens & teens. Look forward to joining a group of parents that are going through similar issues and challenges. Sharing and learning together, this class offers a built-in support group as you apply 12 tools.

* The “magic” response to arguments & back talk and how to neutralize them.

* A tool to show you care and keep tween/tween from seeing you as the “bad guy.”

* Ways to gain more cooperation.

 * Explore parenting styles: “Helicopter” “Drill Sergeant” “Consultant”                                

* Get chores and homework done in a timely manner without reminding or nagging.

* A unique approach to offering an allowance.         

* How to let teens solve their own problems and find their own solutions.

* Use of a delayed consequence to give you time to think of an effective consequence.

* Apply a strategy for gaining back respect for the time and effort you put into their world.

* The steps to a Family Meeting that can bring about greater communication and respect.

Location: Central Middle School Library 828 Chestnut Street San Carlos

Dates: 4 Tuesdays: April 10, 17, 24, May 1

Time: 7-9 PM Cost: $150 Individual $225 Couple

Registration: www.janadaclark.com

Includes: Parent Workbook, weekly handouts and use of Love and Logic DVD and CDs.

I was vacuuming the house, when I went into the guest room/office and discovered a can of Pringles with its contents spilled all over the carpet. I immediately called my daughter into the room and gently held her hand and sang, “Uh Oh. This is so sad.”

She asked me, “What is Uh Oh?” I said it’s time to go in your room and walked her in. I asked if she wanted the door open or closed and she replied, “Open.” I said “I’ll see you in a bit. I’ll set the timer and when you are calm, you can come out.”

I put the chips into the trash and vacuumed the area and the room. I could hear my daughter crying in her room, but she stayed in there with the door open. Next, I vacuumed my bedroom and during that time, she calmed down and wasn’t crying anymore so I set the timer for 2 minutes. When the timer went off I went to her room, hugged her and told her I missed her. I asked if she wanted to help me vacuum her room and she obliged happily.

This morning as I thanked her for helping me put sunscreen on her, I added that she has been very helpful and has been doing well. She said, “Yes, but I did something bad yesterday.” I asked her what and she said, “I opened up the chips and spilled them all in the office.” I said with a smile, “Yes, that was sad, but I bet you won’t do that again!” She said no and I gave her a big hug. All of this with no reminders of what she had done the day before. I love the Uh Oh Song!  Thomas

This Dad did a great job with the Uh Oh Song. He followed the steps perfectly, even though it was his first time using it.Notice he did not have to remind her about her misbehavior. She knew!

How did you do the first time with Uh Oh Song? Please let us know on my FB page:www.facebook.com/clearpatheducation

The intent was not most likely one of a friendly proposal on how to reduce stress, but it actually is a great piece of advice! Hiking, or if you prefer, walking are wonderful ways to reduce stress.

Of course, any form of exercise contributes to lowering stress so why walk?

Consider this: Walking is a lifetime exercise. It is something you do all your life, regardless of age, fitness ability or energy level.

Walking is a basic movement done on a daily basis.

Walking is handy.

Walking is inexpensive.

Walking is safe.

Why does walking reduce stress?

Walking sets up a rhythm. The swinging of arms in opposition to legs establishes a pace soothing to the body. The cadence created by this pattern of movement also helps to exercise the right-left brain connection. To enhance the benefits of walking “in rhythm” listen to music. Studies have shown people walk farther and are motivated to continue walking when listening to upbeat, lively music.

Walking tones our muscles, helps to relieve tension, promotes sleep, aids keeping weight in check, and is a natural preventative against certain diseases. The physical benefits of walking to reduce stress go on and on. Walk to reduce stress and be healthy and physically fit. Take a look at both the physical and emotional benefits of walking.

Physical Health Benefits of walking:

* Walk for two weeks-see your blood pressure drop.

* Walk another two weeks-cholesterol counts are lowered.

* Walk for more than a month-heart and lungs become stronger and more efficient and resting pulse rate decreases.

* Walk on a regular basis and have a better chance at maintaining weight due to a higher metabolic rate and the additional calories you burn.

* Walk consistently and experience a natural relief from tension and anxiety.

* Walk frequently and see your muscles become more toned.

* Walk a lot and enjoy a better night’s sleep.

* Walk briskly and improve the heart and lungs ability to oxygenate muscles and the brain.

* Walk habitually and enjoy its preventative features from certain diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, and hypertension to name a few.

Emotional Benefits of walking:

* Walking distracts you from your problems. A change of scenery while walking can take your thoughts away from stressful issues. Choose a route that is enjoyable visually and vary it for variety.

* Walking improves your ability to solve problems. When you walk, you think. Walking expands mental productivity. As you reflect on different scenarios, answers come. Walking can ease the struggle of decision making, allowing you to come to a solution in a less stressful manner.

* Walking boosts your creativity. When you walk, you think. New ideas emerge as you let your imagination do its thing. Inspirations can come from a walk that will surprise you. Be expectant.

* Walking enhances your social network. Whether you invite a friend to join you or simply enjoy the opportunity of spontaneous conversations with others you encounter, walking and talking go together. Meshing the two together is an obvious match.

* Walking helps you feel better about yourself. When finished with a walk, the sense of accomplishment you feel about exercising will contribute to your self-esteem and increase your motivation to do it again the next day.

Seems kind of odd the simple act of walking can either distract from or help to solve problems, but it does. Use walking for either approach, whatever makes most sense at the time. Walking improves your emotional state giving you an additional tool to cope with stress.

How often?

30 minutes a day, four to five times a week.

If you can’t do 30 minutes all at once, break it up into smaller increments, 10 or 15 minutes several times a day.

How fast?

Consider your fitness level first, then pace yourself accordingly.  A pace of 60-80% of your maximum heart rate is a good rule of thumb.

Have goals?

Set a goal for yourself, a certain distance in a given amount of time. When you’ve achieved it, set a new one.

Have moderation?

No need to get carried away thinking you have to “power walk” your way to the Olympics! Focus on thoughts and feelings as well as your walking style, reducing both physical and emotional stress.

Have commitment?

Make a pledge with yourself to make walking part of your healthy lifestyle. Keep track of your improvement. Record the increased health benefits you notice.

Hope these tips helped encouraged you to walk more. Now, Go take a hike!

* Simple and healthy side dish ideas to serve with your Passover or Easter meal?

* Alternatives besides the traditional the chocolate bunnies and jelly beans for Easter Baskets?

* Games the whole family can play?

Here is my recipe for a healthy side dish for Passover

Spinach Mushroom Kugel

Ingredients:

12 ounces sliced mushrooms

1 ½ onions finely chopped

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 lbs frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

4 eggs

1/3 cup mayo

½ cup light balsamic vinaigrette

2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules

3 tablespoons almond meal

Directions: Set aside approx. 2 oz. of mushroom for garnish. In oil, sauté onions and mushrooms until onions are translucent and mushrooms soften. Add spinach and mix well. Stir together eggs, mayo, and bouillon granules till they dissolve. Add in veggies and almond meal. Spread evenly in a lightly greased 8 x 8 baking dish. Top with remaining mushrooms to garnish. Bake for 1 hour at 350. Cut into squares to serve.

Here is my recipe for a Healthy side dish for your Easter Dinner

Rutabagas are excellent source of Vit C, are high in fiber, and have a delicate, sweet flavor that gives a hint of the light freshness of cabbage.

Oven-Baked Rutabaga “Fries”

Ingredients:

3 Rutabagas

2 Tablespoons Olive oil

Salt, garlic powder, and paprika to taste

Directions: Preheat oven to 425. Peel rutabagas and slice in ¼ inch rounds. If you prefer, cut into strips-but will cook faster and have to be watched carefully or will burn.  Brush with olive oil, salt and place on nonstick baking sheet. Rutabagas will cook in about 12 minutes, turning twice. Remove when golden brown and tender. Sprinkle with garlic powder or herb of choice.

How about some healthy alternatives for your child’s Easter Basket?

* Use non-edible treats: pocket-sized games, paperback books, stickers, stuffed animals, tickets to a movie, gift certificates, inexpensive jewelry, hair ornaments, lip gloss, silly socks, decorative shoelaces, child-sized balls, Nerf ball, fun tee-shirts, temporary tattoos, Play dough, mini bottle of bubbles, or art supplies.

* Build around a theme. What does your child like? If you child likes soccer, fill the basket with everything associated with soccer-socks, picture of their favorite professional team, tickets to a game, etc.

* Use sugar-free candy. Just Born Inc. the company famous for Peeps now has a sugar-free variety. Jelly Belly makes sugar-free jelly beans that can be ordered online.  Russell Stove offers sugar-free chocolate bunnies. Chocolate a must?  Keep the portions reasonable like one bunny or a few small chocolate eggs or select dark chocolate which has the benefit of antioxidants.

Easter Games & Activities

* Invite the adults to fill plastic Easter eggs with treats. Use mostly trinkets instead of candy. * Have an Easter Egg decorating party-use either hard boiled or plastic eggs * Plan an Easter egg hunt-have everyone join in hiding the eggs. The youngest hide first, followed by older children up through and including adults. The youngest get to gather first, leaving the well hidden ones to be found by the oldest of the group. Carry an empty egg carton to store the eggs as you find them. * Do an Easter Egg run-see who can run the fastest while holding an egg on a spoon * Do an Easter Egg toss-see who can toss a raw egg the farthest without breaking * Decorate Easter Baskets to be distributed to a Women’s shelter

Passover Games & Activities

* Treasure Hunt:

a) Hide the Afikomen somewhere in the house.

b) Write out a series of clues that will lead the kids from the dining room table to the                        Afikomen.

c) Hide the clues underneath the kids’ plates or glasses.

d) Start the hunt with a clue that you read and then let the fun begin.

* The Red Sea:

After telling the story that after the Tenth Plague the Israelites left Egypt and marched to the Red Sea, invite everyone to think of a word that rhymes with Sea. Go round your table. Keep score to “see” how many rhyming words you can name.

Hope these tips and ideas make for a happy Spring! Please post on my Facebook www.facebook.com/clearpatheducation any ideas you used to make your holiday healthy and happy.

This mom glowed with excitement as she rushed up to me minutes before the conference began.

“Jim! I made the greatest connection about why you teach us to neutralize our kids’ arguing and begging. Even though I got good at saying, ‘So what did I say?’ And even though it worked well, I was still upset that I had to use it frequently.”

“I kept thinking that if I just did it the right way, my own kids would just accept the limits I set for them. It irritated me that they would test the limits more than the kids in my classroom.”

“So tell me about the connection,” I said.

“I was listening to you and Charles on the CD, The Love and Logic Classroom, where you both talked about limits. Something you said made it clear that testing and trying to stretch limits is a way kids check to assure themselves that the adults can, and will, provide physical and emotional safety.”

“That’s right, but what was the connection you made?”

“Here it is, Jim.”

“Now I have a different feeling each time my kids beg for things they shouldn’t have, or when they try to test limits. I used to get frustrated, asking myself what I was doing wrong. I would also get mad at them. But that’s all changed now.”

“Well, what do you do now?”

“Here’s what’s so great, Jim. Now I tell myself that they are just checking to see if I still love them enough to provide limits. It’s a totally different mindset.” “I still say, ‘So what did I say?’ when they test. But when I do, I feel like I’m giving them a gift-the gift of loving limits.

“Thanks for all you do for us. I hope you and Charles keep churning out new CDs. I love listening to them when I drive.”

Thanks for reading, and remember that the child’s job is to test the limits, and your job is to enforce them.

Jim Fay

All of a sudden she remembered a tool she had just been introduced to in class the night before. And Voila! Things started going a lot better.

“We were at the ice skating rink and my son asked if he could have a snack from the vending machine. We have an agreed allotment of fifty cents for any vending machine expenditures while at the ice skating rink. So my little guy decided to spend his fifty cents on hot cocoa.

As soon as he got his hot cocoa, he then asked if he could also buy Skittles from the neighboring vending machine. I told him that we had no more money-that the hot cocoa was it. He wanted to know why he couldn’t also have the Skittles. I started to explain why and the more I did, the more we both became unglued. It wasn’t until I caught a glimpse of another parent looking at us that I thought it was best to move away from the vending machines.

As I tried to navigate my reluctant child to a nearby table and bench, I suddenly remembered what my husband and I had just learned in Janada’s Love and Logic class earlier that week!

So with my child sitting across from me at the table going on about why he couldn’t have Skittles, I took a breath and said, “I know….it’s hard, I know.” And I kept repeating this phrase gently to his every statement.

When I saw his body language go limp at the shoulders-he looked slumped and defeated, I tried to empathize and said, “ I can see how hard this is for you. I know.” I pushed the cup of hot cocoa over to him and said, “Here, the hot cocoa has cooled down a bit so why don’t you take a sip?”

I couldn’t believe what happened next!

He didn’t say another word. He took a sip of the cocoa and then ran off to ice skate.

 I was able to breathe again and was almost giddy as I thought to myself, “Wow! The Brain Dead and Empathy Tools really worked!”  Lily

Today’s grandparent has a very different lifestyle from the grandparents who lived thirty years ago.

Nowadays many grandparents are still working full time. They are Internet savvy. Their health is often great as they are active and productive with a range of interests and hobbies as well as a career.

What hasn’t changed is that a typical grandparent is as “gaga” over their grandchild as ever. Being a grandparent is exciting and begins a whole new phase of life for them as well as for the entire extended family. Many grandparents look forward to opportunities to be with their grandchild as often as they can. Most would put a high priority on being seen as supportive to you-the daughter or daughter-in-law.

Grandparents, often the grandmother, could be making your life a bit easier. Being a new mom is challenging and can be overwhelming. Having an extra pair of helping hands could do wonders to help make the household run a bit smoother.

Whether you are fortunate enough to have them nearby or not, they still have the potential to be a wonderful resource for the new family.

How so?

To start off, make sure you make your needs clearly known.

It may seem to be unnecessary, but the best way to get support from them is to ASK for it.  Don’t assume grandparents know what you need or how they can help. Most grandparents are eager to help and really want to be an added resource for you. Sometimes however, they don’t know how to best support and need some guidance.

Be specific: Could you stop at the store? Wash the dishes? Run an errand? etc.

In my Baby Play class I teach at Day One, a resource center in Palo Alto for new families, I often hear this from new moms::

 ”I wish my mom would ask what I need help with. I know she loves holding and playing with the baby, but what I really need is for her to do my laundry. Maybe not as fun, but it would sure help.”

Grandparents can unduly stress new parents in their eagerness to help.

How is that?

They enjoy giving advice. After all, they’ve raised you and you turned out okay. They want to share their wisdom. However, they need to understand that unsolicited advice is not helpful. Grandparents are well meaning, but may not even be aware of this.

 Another comment I often hear from new moms:

”I don’t want to hurt my mom’s feelings but I want to raise my baby the way I think is best. Sometimes I don’t feel respected when she tells me I am not doing things the way she would do them.”

Grandparenting sounds simple but it can get complicated!

If you’d like your child’s grandparents to understand how best to learn some tips on how to be a great resource for you, please consider recommending this workshop: 

Grandparenting 101

Location:  Day One at Town & Country in Palo Alto

Date: Wednesday Feb 29 6 PM-7:30 PM.

Tips for grandparents include what’s new in the birthing process, newborn care, baby equipment and safety, and how to be helpful and supportive are just some of the topics that will be covered. If you are a new mom, or know of a first time mom looking to suggest a helpful class for the grandparents-please pass this opportunity on. Please call Day One at 322-3291 for registration and fee information. Hope to see you in class!