ABOUT GRAND


Christine Crosby with grandchildren Jacob and Madeline.
From the desk of Christine Crosby, Founder and Publisher
 
A GRAND welcome!
 
Becoming a grandparent has transformed my life beyond measure.  So, from the beginning, we at GRAND Media have made it our mission to provide grandparents of all ages and in all stages of life both information and inspiration.  Through GRAND Magazine and now, through GRANDmagazine.com, we've created a world that celebrates the joys and tackles the challenges of one of life's sweetest experiences - having grandchildren.
 
This is our world, and together, we explore the changing face of grandparenting.  Continually updated with new and helpful information, standard features on the site include: long-distance grandparenting, kinship care and grandparents' rights, children's health and development, intergenerational travel and reunions, family money, fun and games to do with your grandchildren, food and family gatherings, fashion, inspirations, grandchildren's photographs and funny sayings, and much more!
 
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Fondly,
 
 
Christine Crosby
 
Christine Crosby, a grandmother and great-grandmother, has been a successful entrepreneur, book and magazine publisher, and child/family advocate for 30 years. She has brought together a top team of professionals, publishing specialists, and sponsors to launch GRAND - the nation's first magazine for grandparents.
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GRAND Reporting

IRS Audits GRANDfather

The IRS decides to audit Grandpa, and summons him to the IRS office.

The IRS auditor was not surprised when Grandpa showed up with his attorney.

The auditor said, 'Well, sir, you have an extravagant lifestyle and no full-time employment, which you explain by saying that you win money gambling. I'm not sure the IRS finds that believable.'

I'm a great gambler, and I can prove it, 'says Grandpa. 'How about a demonstration?' The auditor thinks for a moment and said, 'Okay. Go ahead.'

Grandpa says, 'I'll bet you a thousand dollars that I can bite my own eye.' The auditor thinks a moment and says, 'It's a bet.'

Grandpa removes his glass eye and bites it. The auditor's jaw drops. Grandpa says, 'Now, I'll bet you two thousand dollars that I can bite my other eye.' 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!

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Contributors

 

JIM LOOMIS

Happy Rails to You...
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NORENE KELLY

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DR. LILLIAN CARSON

Missing Mommy
Q. We will be baby-sitting our 3-year-old grandson for three weeks while his parents are on vacation. He…
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