Just Like GRAMMY & POPPOP's

08/25/2026

Did you know that according to bananapolice.com Bananas make great conditioner that helps restore dry, damaged hair. Mash a banana and add a tablespoon of heavy cream and a tablespoon of honey to the mixture. Then apply it to dry hair, cover your hair with a shower cap, and then wrap your head in a warm towel. Leave it on for up to an hour and then rinse thoroughly with warm water before shampooing. WHO KNEW?!? ^PopPop Matt

08/25/2026

It's at Just Like GRAMMY and POPPOP's and we are feeding the gorillas. We even have some banana trivia coming your way! ^Grammy Kim

08/25/2026

Did you know wild gorillas don't actually eat the yellow bananas we buy in stores? The human-cultivated versions are far too sugary for them, so they eat the leaves and stems of wild banana plants instead! 🦍🍌



Today, our little ones are feeding gorillas some bananas for fun-play based learning (and maybe some fine motor tuning ;) )

^Grammy Kim

08/25/2026

Do you know what today is? It is 🍌 National Banana Split Day 🍌! We will be celebrating bananas and banana splits all day long at Just Like GRAMMY and POPPOP’s. 

08/22/2026

Our Kindness Hub features a family quilt that is made by each child and is beautiful alone...an beautiful together with friends' squares. ^Grammy Kim

08/22/2026

August brings big transitions for our little family. This month, we say some tough goodbyes to a few sweet friends heading off to public school. We miss them already, but we are cheering them on as they start their next big adventure!

With new beginnings around the corner, we’ve been reflecting on our Kindness Hub wall. Soon we will be refreshing our Family Quilt Project, where every child decorates a blank square that gets added together into one big display that many of them look at frequently. I stopped by today and smiled as I saw some little friends that I don't see anymore. I love that each one holds a special place in my heart. I'm thankful & grateful.

It’s a daily reminder that kindness and unity don't mean we always agree on everything. Even when paths diverge or perspectives differ, choosing grace, taking the high road, and leading with love is what holds our community together.

To all our families—past, present, and future—thank you for weaving your unique threads into our story! ❤️
^Grammy Kim

08/19/2026

This is a way to start the day, eh?

This child hasn't been attending Just Like GRAMMY and POPPOP's very long but we've seen incredible growth and it's heartwarming to see the entire team cheer them on. ^Grammy Kim

08/17/2026

Biting is so tough... on either side of the bite. Is there a better side to be on when you get THAT call from your child's school? ^Grammy Kim

Biting physically hurts children. Biting is stressful for the biter's family -AND- the bitten's family. Biting is tough to navigate for everyone in childcare. If your child is between 1 1/2 years old and 3 years old and/or around children of the same age, they will likely be bit or bite. Trust me, i...

08/09/2026

Look who got out from behind the desk and into the kitchen!

Chef Sheila wasn't in on Friday, so PopPop Matt invited me to help cook lunch for the littles. (My primary job? Grating a lot of real parmesan cheese!).

Read all about how our homemade Chicken Alfredo went over with the kids—plus why we insist on making fresh, wholesome meals from scratch at Just Like GRAMMY and POPPOP's! ^Grammy Kim

Ok, so it wasn't for too long and I didn't make the entire meal, but I actually got to help out in the kitchen last week! I love cooking. But ever since we opened Just Like GRAMMY and POPPOP's over a year ago, PopPop and I haven't cooked much at home—or lately even at the...

07/19/2026

Once in a while we get to have some different kind of fun. Today, Grammy Kim McCurdy Salmons and PopPop Matt are playing in a golf tournament with our besties at Songbird Hills Golf Club