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Grandparents – Be Aware of the Top 10 Overlooked Childproofing Issues

Editor’s Note: As we know, safety is top on the list for grandparents when it comes to their grandchildren. We’ve published numerous lists and reminders, but in my opinion, you just can’t be too careful when it comes to protecting your grandkids from dangers right in your own home.

By Louie Delaware – The [...]

A Perfect Ride for “Green” Grandparents

by: Jonathan Micocci

By Jonathan Micocci – AKA Grandpere – GRAND Car Reviewer

Mitsubishi I-MIEV SE 5 Door Hatchback

A certain German brewer of beer advertises that ‘you never forget your first girl’. I’m not sure if that’s true or even desirable but I [...]

When Retirement Calls You to Be a Parent—Again

by: Christine Crosby

(Editor’s Note: I saw this in the Wall Street Journal today and just had to share)

By Liz Peterson Weiss

I imagined retirement being many things—but not teacher conferences, appointments with pediatricians and soccer games.

At age 64, I am a member of an unconventional club: grandparents raising grandchildren. The Census Bureau estimates there are [...]

Definitely a Movie to share with your grandkids, particularly for us grandparents who grew up with the TV series.

by: Ranny Levy

By Ranny Levy, Founder and President of Kids First!

Star Trek into Darkness is the second movie based on the original TV series and, for those of us who grew up watching this show, brings back all our favorite characters – Captain James Kirk (Chris Pine), Spock (Zachary Quinto). Uhura, (Zoe Saldana), Bones (Karl Urban), [...]

4 Tips for Explaining Health Problems to Grandchildren

by: Paula Spencer-Scott

By Paula Spencer Scott, senior editor at Caring.com

Too often, the youngest members of the family are ignored when a health crisis or problem strikes. They may ask, “What’s happening?” and be brushed off. Or the answer to “Is Grandpa going to be all right?” is a curt (and not always realistic) “Of course!” [...]

Tips for Keeping Your Grandbaby Safe This Spring & Summer

by: Stephanie Levine

By Stephanie Levine, DO, FAAP, Member of the Board of Directors at Keeping Babies Safe.

www.keepingbabiessafe.org.

How do you keep your baby safe during the warm and sunny months?

Many parents and grandparents feel they cannot go outside and enjoy this wonderful time of the year with a new baby. You can, here are some [...]

Is Your Grandchild At Risk Of Becoming A Bully?

by: Christine Crosby

According to Childstat.gov, approximately 36 percent of children between the ages of 12 and 14 routinely care for themselves—unsupervised. While that may sound reasonable, unsupervised time at home and school often leads to curious behavior that puts these children at risk of being a victim of assault, bullying or kidnapping.

Stranger Danger

In the past [...]

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