KINSHIP CARE & GRANDPARENTS' RIGHTS


From the Desk of Helene Ellis.
Author of A Kinship Guide to Rescuing Children for Grandparents and Other Relatives As Parents
info@chicagoroadpublishing.com
P.O. Box 1073, Okemos MI 48864
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Rights of Military Grandparent-Caregivers
More than 2.4 million grandparents in the U.S. are primary caregivers for their grandchildren (about 6 million children under 18 in the 200…
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Writer's Guidelines
Read GRAND magazine, listen to the voices and the messages. Then, find a story or an idea that directly relates to the role of grandparenting…
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Kinship Care Notes #22
Dear friends of kinship care - Welcome to a new era (we hope) that may recognize kinship care as a critical piece of raising healthy children in…
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Kinship Care Notes #21
Dear friends – As we bring the year to a close, we are looking at some big changes in spreading the word about A Kinship Guide to Rescuing…
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Resources
 1) National organizations Administration on Aging, Grandparents Resources Administration on Aging, Center for Communication and Consumer…
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Under One Roof
My wife is teaching out of town this year. Our son seized the opportunity."Dad, you're going to be rattling around in that old house by…
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Mooseheart - School With A Heart
Originally published in GRAND Magazine Issue 19 pp 56-57 Scott Hart, Executive Director of Mooseheart Child City & School, explains why…
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What Would Granddad Do?
In 1947 my father, Eric Spiess, moved with his small family from North Dakota to a tiny farming town in Northern California. Invited by a…
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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

GRANDparent Nicknames

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What do your grandchildren call you?

Since 2005, we've continued to compile a list of grandparent names. Perhaps it will inspire you or your own children! If your own grandparent name doesn't appear on this list, please add it. You just might inspire a new grandparent & start a grand trend.
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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