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Let the new parents lead the way
A midwife's Top Ten Tips for a new GRANDmomJanice McIntosh, M.S., C.N.MRespect the new parents' decisions, even if you don't agree with them.…
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Avoid becoming a statistic in the scamming game
By Eva Mor, PhD, author of Making the Golden Years Golden Last year over 60 billion dollars were lost to the scamming of Americans of all ages.…
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There is a crisis in the making and most Americans are unprepared
By Eva Mor, PhDIn 2030 there will be 71 million Americans over the age of 65, and 60% of them will need some sort of health care assistance,…
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WARNING for GRANDparents
This is a new drug known as 'strawberry quick '. There is a very scary thing going on in the schools right now that we all need to be aware of.…
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Being a GRAND
By Penny Smith  Ashlee, my four-year-old granddaughter, played nearby while I cleanedup the wooded area behind my small mobile home. With…
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This is the highway to success and happiness in relationships.
"THE SCHOOL OF RESPONSE/ABILITY" By Dr. Ed Hollenberg - Father of six and GRANDfather of 19For many years I've had a love affair with words,…
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How to Keep Your GRANDkids Safe Online
By: Dr. Eitan SchwarzWith the recent data from the Kaiser Family Foundation, which showed that kids 8-18 years old are consuming an average of…
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Why Do People Cheat on their Spouses and Partners?
Q&A With LeslieBeth Wish, Ed.D, MSS.  Psychologist and Lic. Clinical Social WorkerQ:  Dr. Wish, you have counseled couples for…
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Holiday Coping Strategies for Separated or Divorced Parents
Q&A With Maryland Social Worker Risa Garon, LCSW-C, BCD, CFLE Executive Director and Co-founder of The National Family Resiliency Center,…
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Eight Tips for Caregivers this Holiday Season
1.   Give yourself a wellness gift. Give yourself a health and wellness gift.  Get a checkup, an assessment for anxiety or…
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"Seven Myths About Women Over 50"
by Renee Fisher, Joyce Kramer and Jean Peelen We three women over fifty decided some years ago to change the conversation about aging and dispel…
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Parents' Honesty about own Adolescent Drug Use Inspires Teens Today To Act More Responsibly.
Survey Inspires Hazelden to Launch "Four Generations Overcoming Addiction" Campaign to Inspire National Dialogue about Alcohol, Drugs CENTER…
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Incest Warning Signs
Q&A With Incest Researcher and Social WorkerLeslieBeth, Ed.D, MSSQ. Actress Mackenzie Phillips announced that she had incestuous…
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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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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