By Laura Montané Bailey Whether you have grandchildren living with you or not, creating family traditions that include them are important. Traditions are how we pass on family values and
Why these sites should be on your Internet radar. Just a few short years ago the choice of websites catering to grandparents was limited, but that’s not true anymore. Today,
When children are raised by their grandparents, some amazIng results can be achieved as attested to by President Barack Obama, former president, Bill Clinton, Oprah, Willie Nelson, Maya Angelou and
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By Elaine K. Williams, LMSW / CHt | What you need to know and do if you are a grandparent raising a grandchild who has, or might have, attention deficit hyperactivity
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen | By Karen Rancourt, PhD | Constant arguing can be hazardous to little ears. Here’s some sage advice for bickering grandparents. | “Are
Courtesy of Safe Kids Worldwide | Falling furniture and televisions are a growing cause of serious injuries to young children — and a large portion of these accidents happen at
Whether or not you live in the same State or even country – you and your grands can become citizen scientists this week! It’ the annual Great Backyard Bird Count!
One would think that with parenthood far behind me, the worries associated with it would be in the past as well. Surprise! As a grandmother for almost nine years, I
Rosie nudges Clyde aside as she tries to cash in on the back rub and pokes her head above the gate and lets out a plaintive bark. Rosie’s human charges
Grandparents who read aloud? It doesn’t get any better! In honor of Grandparents’ Day on September 8, GRAND magazine, Read Aloud 15 MINUTES non-profit, and I See Me! personalized children’s books
GRAND Magazine Proudly Announces the 2013 GRANDparent of the Year and Runners-Up! Choosing only one winner and nine runners-up from the many deserving nominees for this special honor was truly
Raising Grandchildren: Doing It Differently The Second Time Around: 5 Things You Thought You Would NEVER Do One of the grandest joys of being a grandparent is the opportunity to
I stole this idea from a family I know with young children. The father works very hard during the day and often comes home late in the evenings. His daughter
Developmental Stages: What to Expect When you have not been in the throes of early parenthood for a few decades, it’s easy to forget exactly at what age kids start
The importance of child – caregiver attachment By Elaine K. Williams Having a strong emotional bond to a parent or parental figure is important to early childhood development. The quality of
Outdoor activities you can enjoy with grand babies and tots this summer By “The Grammies” of The Grammie Guide: Activities and Answers for Grandparenting Today A grandchild’s days from birth
It takes nurturing and discipline to raise grandchildren who are struggling with the absence or loss of a parent By Sylvie de Toledo, LCSW/BCD Henrietta Casper has a problem.
By Anne Vize It seems like everyone these days is talking about gluten. Supermarket shelves have gluten free products, and many restaurant menus now feature a ‘GF’ symbol on some
Remy Agee It’s baseball team tryouts. Or maybe dance, gymnastics or basketball. Perhaps band or chorus. So much anticipation. Lots of preparation. And then, it happens. Your darling
by Sue Gillespie (Grandma Sue) Carolyn was just a toddler and I had to take her temperature…rectally. When her dad came home from work, she announced to him, “I’m as sick