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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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