My sons, ages 3 and 5 years, have 57 dinosaurs, 24 action heroes and 214 army men. They also have an amazing collection of 47 ketchup packets, just to prove it’s not the cost that counts. Before you convict me of attempted-spoiling, I’ll ask you to count up your children’s favorite toys. After that, consider that all these items (never mind the ketchup) were purchased by well-meaning aunts, uncles, friends and grandmas.
Games are not mere toys, but can rank right up there with books on the educational scale. They even have an advantage over books, in that older kids can’t use them in solitude.
Teach children about the grandparents they never knew. Create and keep strong relationships and bonds with grandparents and grandchildren.
When my son was 4 months old, he was diagnosed with a serious milk-protein allergy. I was faced with a decision: Do I make his baby food or buy prepared food from the store? For me, the answer was to make all his food. For you, the answer may be the same, but for different reasons.
