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On the farm..........Lucy Noonan, 2 year old grand daughter, decided to plant the potatoes for the spring garden. She was very annoyed at grandma when I told her we neded to cut them up and cover them with dirt. - Debbie Kinsey (Live Oak, Florida)	Tim, Sara, Matthew & Kari Johnson proud Buckeyes - Rebecca Welz (Strasburg, OH)	Rachael, NH -
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IN THIS MONTHS ISSUE
Wanted: children in need of a good home
	Chick-fil-A answers the call with WinShape Homes Click Here to read this story in GRAND Magazine.

America's fittest grandmom:
	Tips on fitness from Kay Glynn, pole vaulter and grandmother of three. Click Here to read this story in GRAND Magazine.

Fat grandkids?:
	What grandparents can do about childhood obesity, from Carole Carson, coach of the AARP Fat 2 Fit online community. Click Here to read this story in GRAND Magazine.

Sugar, sugar:
	The truth about what those nutrition labels are hiding. Click Here to read this story in GRAND Magazine.

Long-term care insurance?:
	Can you really afford to wait? Click Here to read this story in GRAND Magazine.

Video chatting is where it's at:
	Fun talk and tips from the Cyber-Savvy Grand. Click Here to read this story in GRAND Magazine.

Texting in your car can kill:
	Set a better example for your grandchildren and keep your hands on the wheel. Click Here to read this story in GRAND Magazine.

Need to Know

Holiday coping strategies for seperated or divorced parents.

Q&A With Maryland Social Worker Risa Garon, LCSW-C, BCD, CFLE Executive Director and Co-founder of The National Family Resiliency Center, Inc., Rockville, Maryland

Q: I recently got separated from my children's parent and I am not up to celebrating the upcoming holidays. Will this hurt my children?

A: It really depends on how you convey this to the children. It is important to see where your children are and how into celebrating they are. Most children regardless of what changes they have had to make still want to celebrate. It is part of being a child. If you can make part of the holiday manageable for you emotionally, it would help your children have a sense of hope that they are still part of a family. This could help give you a sense of hope as well. The main task for you it to be honest with yourself about what you can safely manage emotionally and financially. If you would benefit from support from a close relative or friend, that person might help you get through the holidays while being able to celebrate with your children. Read More...

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GRAND Reporting

The Year in Review

Ah, another year is about to bite the dust and boy, it's been a doozy.

The big news was that our family tree sprouted a tiny twig, but there were plenty of sideshows along the way. A milestone college reunion. A road trip from hell. A major case of the middle-age blues, and a texting obsession that ruined my thumbs.

It all got started in January with a reality smack to us age-sensitive baby boomers. "He's so young," my husband whined as we watched our new president take the oath. "Correction," I whined back. "He's sooo young." Read More...

Nicknames

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What do your grandchildren call you? Some have family or ethnic traditions about what they're called. And grandparents are sometimes given the darndest names by their grandchildren for reasons that can be quite mysterious and inexplicable to those over two years old.

Since our inaugural issue, we've continued to compile a list of the myriad names that Grands are called. Perhaps it will inspire you or your own children! If your own 'grand' name doesn't appear on this list, send it to us by submitting the form below.

P.S. If your grandparent name is already listed but you have a special story to tell about it we'd love to share it with our visitors. Don't hesitate to submit it!