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Halloween Safety for Grandkids

By Marsha Reese

Are you planning to take your grandchildren trick or treating? Maybe their parents will be taking the time to share those memories. Either way the supervising adult may appreciate safety tip reminders. Autumn events like Halloween and Harvest Day are highly anticipated by children and some adults. The Center for Disease Control [...]

How Grandmoms Can Upgrade Your Wardrobe for Less

By: Kim Puckett for Coupon Codes4U

In today’s economy, grandmothers may have to cut back on big-ticket-item spending. Luckily, wearing the latest designer clothes isn’t the only way to stay fashion-forward. Cosmetics are a less expensive way to revamp any outfit and women are finding inventive and creative ways to look great [...]

GRANDparents Should Pay Attention to Medicare Proposals

Analysis of Romney Medicare Proposals Sounds Loud Warning that Nation’s Seniors Need to Hear

Governor Romney on Oct. 3: ‘So If You’re 60 or around 60 or Older, You Don’t Need to Listen Any Further;’ Report Released in Advance of Vice-Presidential Face-off Makes Clear Why Seniors Need to Listen More Closely as Medicare Is Debated

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Fieldtrip with the Grandkids

By: Lily Prellezo

When in doubt, don’t wear your spanx to Disney on Ice. Preparing for my first field trip with my two year-old and four-year old grandsons, my greatest worry was whether my butt would look too big in my jeans. What would all the young mothers from daycare think of my outfit? Who [...]

Your Grandchild who receives Special Education Services

 

By Debra L. Karplus, MS, OTR/L

Your grandchild’s parents have returned from parent-teacher conferences and report to you that little Taylor will begin receiving special education services. This news immediately puts you into a tailspin of worry, mainly because you’re clueless about what that actually implies. Back when you were in school, kids who [...]

Frankenweenie may be too scary for very young grandkids!

By: Ranny Levy – Founder and President of Kids First!

Halloween Treat ‘Frankenweenie’ a Family-friendly Scare

Wondering whether Tim Burton’s latest film, Frankenweenie, is something to take your grandkids to? It’s definitely worth paying attention to what our youth film critics have to say because as brilliant asBurtonis, several of them found it a [...]

Beasts of the Southern Wild is Truly GRAND!

By: Pat Burns, Western Regional Editor and Art Cinema Reviewer for GRAND Magazine

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Oprah’s new favorite movie, “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” is one of those films that, when someone asks, “So, how’d you like it?” you’re not really sure how to respond. Yes, each person who was meticulously cast for this film performs [...]