Grandparenting – 21st Century Style BY CHERYL HARBOUR Are you ready for this GRAND new role? Maybe the news that you’re about to become a grandparent for the first time
My Grandbaby – How new grandparents can support the new mother Whether it’s your daughter or your daughter-in-law–having their first baby—is a really big deal for her. She will need
My GRANDbaby: a grand special section Other than the awaited birth of your children, little in life compares to learning that your first grandchild is scheduled to arrive. As anyone
By Dr Allen Greene It’s taken a long time for science to quantify what mothers have always known: the skin of babies and toddlers (your grandchild) is very different from the skin
By Susan Reynolds | Based on an interview with Anthony Gourdine by Barbara Beach | Anthony Gourdine, of Little Anthony and the Imperials, credits the blessings of music, faith, 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
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
What experts say and what grandparents can do about the amount of time young grandchildren spend in front of computer & TV screens By “The Grammies” A hot topic among many
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
Promoting the healthy development of your grandbaby’s back and neck By Esther Gokhale World-renowned back pain expert and posture guru Esther Gokhale is founder of the Gokhale Method
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
Baby gear for Nana and Papa’s house By Colleen Sell When my children were babies and toddlers, a visit to or sleepover at Grandma and Grandpa’s house meant bringing
5 kid-safe, fido-friendly tips for introducing grandkids to grand pets By Dr. Robin Ganzert The grandkids are coming! You’ve baked the cookies, child-proofed the house, brought out the toys, and
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
New crib safety standards every grandparent should know By Laura Nikolovska A recent study found that many grandparents don’t know the latest child safety guidelines. For example, almost 50% of