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Phone-tastic!: 8 ways to have fun phone calls with your grandkids
By Shayne PackerI love being a grandparent. I just wish that more of my grandchildren lived closer. How does a long-distance grandparent keep in…
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PEANUTS turns 60: Jeannie Schulz: Snoopy's not the only ace in the PEANUTS deck
The first PEANUTS comic strip appeared 60 years ago, but the gang stays forever young and always in our hearts thanks to Jeannie Schulz, widow…
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Look and laugh
Funny kid-vids from grands like youThese are some grandkid videos we enjoyed. If you've made a funny video of your grandkid, e-mail us the link…
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Hearts and smarts
Enjoy the cutest grandkids yet, and some "wisdom" from . . . well, you'll have to guess."Cleaning your house while your kids are still growing…
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Hidden sugars: Confusing food labels disguise a multitude of sweet sins
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IRS Audits GRANDfather
IRS Audits GRANDfatherThe IRS decides to audit Grandpa, and summons him to the IRS office. The IRS auditor was not surprised when Grandpa showed…
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September 21, 2009: Otto Grows Down By: Michael Sussman
Author: Michael Sussman  What would it be like if time went backwards? One unlucky little boy is about to find out!Otto has just one…
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September 14, 2009: Dog Gone By: Cynthia Willis
CYNTHIA WILLIS: DOG GONE is about twelve-year-old Dill (short for Dylan), who is desperately trying to keep her family from falling apart. Her…
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September 07, 2009: Me With You By: Kristy Dempsey
KRISTY DEMPSEY: ME WITH YOU is the perfect book toremind grandparents and grandchildren how unique they areindividually and as a pair.…
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August 31, 2009: Hush, Little Dragon By: Boni Ashburn
BONI ASHBURN: Hush, Little Dragon Adorable dragons search for a bedtime snack in this heartfelt and funny debut picture book set to the tune of…
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August 24, 2009: Princess Peepers By: Pam Calvert
The best in children's literature, selected by Jim Whiting.Pam CalvertPam Calvertis a children's author of many picture books and stories. She…
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August 17, 2009: Fairy Tale By: Cyn Balog
The best in children's literature, selected by Jim Whiting.Cyn BalogCyn Balogis the race and event manager for Runner's World, Running Times,…
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August 08, 2009: Chicken Dance By: Tammi Sauer
The best in children's literature, selected by Jim Whiting.Tammi SauerTammi is the author of the humorous picture books COWBOY CAMP(Sterling,…
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GRANDparenting 101

By: Kay Green     http://www.mypreciouskid.com

ABOUT ME: I am a mom of 4 (ages 10-27). I am Nana to 3 (plus a 4th coming this fall). And I have taught a moms class for the last 5 years. Our last child was adopted when I was 40. It has put me in a very unique situation of seeing that parent rules and suggestions have changed for the better. This picture is me with my twin grandsons.

EXAMPLE: my oldest children all slept on their stomach, with bumper pads and quilts in the crib. My last slept only on her back. And now we know that by placing our baby on her back in a crib with no bumpers and no blankets the SIDS risk is greatly reduced. Read More...

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GRAND WISDOM


10 Tips to Give Your Grandkids the Leg Up They Need

As the front page of the New York Times reported, the legacy of kindergarten is far stronger than previously thought. An explosive new study has revealed that how well kids learn in kindergarten, in fact, sets them up for college, marriage, retirement and a higher salary.

There are lots of things GRANDparents can do to help their pre-schooler get ready for Kindergarten.

1.Read with your grandchild on a daily… Read More

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For the Health of Your GRANDkids

Goodbye empty nest

5 things to talk about before your mom (or dad) moves in

By Dr. Marion Somers

Just as many of us start to enjoy our empty nests, we're faced with a new dilemma: the possibility of moving an older parent into our homes. When a loved one can no longer live independently, there are a number of options available, ranging from in-home care to nursing homes and assisted living facilities. But recent statistics show that more people are choosing another path: moving their parents in with them. Whether it's for economic reasons or a desire to keep the family close, the US Census Bureau notes that the number of parents living with their grown kids skyrocketed to more than 3.6 million in 2007 - up 67 percent from 2000. And while you may be used to having your grandchildren over for a visit, preparing your home - and lives - for an older person is… Read More

GRANDparents As Encore Parents


These aren't your mama's cloth diapers!!

We all want to give our children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews the best. That is why we work so hard to protect them, teach them, help them, and make sure they feel unconditionally loved. Sometimes life journey comes easily--and other times, well, it can be tough. With life's journey, certain choices need to be made, choices that are healthier, more informed and better for our children - helping that journey run a little more smoothly. And that often starts with choosing cloth diapers. Today, millions of parents are joining the cloth diapering movement because they're healthy for baby, better for our planet, and they are saving parents money.

Here are some fast facts:… Read More