Contents PIEDMONT FAMILY MAGAZINE 2013 Issue 3 CULTIVATING AND PRESERVING MEMORIES The Rewards of Grandparenting .................................... 4 Dig in! Exploring Gardens with Children ......................... 5 What Children Can Learn From Gardening .................. 7 Creating a Dog-Friendly Backyard ................................. 9 Discovering Local Food .................................................. 11 Multigenerational Families: An Appealing Option ...... 13 Parenting Matters: Grandparent-Grandchild Bond ... 15 Artist’s View: Preserving Family Memories .................... 16 2013 Summer Programs Directory ................................. 17 Preventing Summer Learning Loss ................................. 19 Felt Magic ........................................................................ 21 Library News ..................................................................... 22 Learn from gardening: Appreciate lessons from life through gardening with your children on page 7. Meet The Neighbors: Laini Bostian ................................ 23 Places We Love: ACE Adventure .................................. 24 Advertisers’ News ............................................................ 25 Protecting Children Begins with You ............................. 28 ABOUT THE COVER PHOTO Grandmother and granddaughter memorialize time in the garden. Photo courtesy of Ciao Bella Photos. www.ciaobellaphotos.com. © 2013. Artist’s View: Time passes very quickly and it’s the little things that mean the most. Read more on page 16. 2013 • Issue 3 Piedmont Family Magazine 1