INSPIRATIONS


Best on the Web: Top 12 Web sites & top 12 blogs
By Becky WhiteWe scoured the Web, searched high and low, Googled, Binged and Yahooed our way in pursuit of the best Web sites for GRANDS. We've…
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. Phil McGraw: 2010 Sexiest Celebrity GRANDparent
Can smart be sexy? Definitely! GRAND readers and editors agree: Dr. Phil McGraw's rep as the nation's go-to guy for good advice is all well and…
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Stephen and Sandra Covey
The habits of two highly effective grandparentsBy Pat BurnsStephen R. Covey has been recognized by Time Magazine as one of the Top 25 Most…
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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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Not for a long, long time
Not for a long, long timeWho can think of death when the roses are in bloom?By Jean P. MooreMy favorite thing about summer in the Berkshires, in…
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Trapped!
Will your parent's dementia drive you crazy?An excerpt from "The Daughter Trap: Taking Care of Mom and Dad...and You (St. Martin's Press, 2010),…
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Grandmother to Grandmother
How one generation is saving another An entire generation of parents is being lost to AIDS, drugs and violence in many areas of the world. What…
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Grand Central
Recipes for lifeGrandmother Suzanne Beecher is touching lives with her new book, Muffins & Mayhem: Recipes of a Happy (If Disorderly) Life.…
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GRANDparenting 101
By: Kay Greenhttp://www.MyPreciousKid.comABOUT 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…
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June 7th, 2010 Forget-Her-Nots By: Amy Brecount White
Something-some power-is blooming inside Laurel. She can use flowers to do things. Like bringing back lost memories. Or helping her friends ace…
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June 2nd, 2010 Lifted By: Wendy Toliver
Poppy Browne had never stolen anything in her life before moving to Pleasant Acres and meeting Mary Jane and Whitney. But when Poppy walks out…
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The Surprising Truth About Self-Image: Seven Signs That Point to the "Unhealthy Self-Image" Problem You Didn't Know You Had
You might think you feel pretty darn good about yourself. But how healthy is your self-image, really? Author and child psychiatrist Warren B.…
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Splitsville: Grandma without the grandpa
By Karen Gail Lewis"I love being a grandma. I just never thought I'd be a grandma without a grandpa right beside me." Marlene stifles a sob."I…
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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