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Today's Grandparents Should Go Easy at the Playground Grandboomers under more pressure to keep up with the grandkids. Grandparents Rally for Grandchild Support Bill in Georgia More than 95,000 Peach State grandparents care for their grandkids. Grandchildren Spur a Fresh Outlook on Life The gift of being a grandparent settles in on a new Grandma. Hawaii Supreme Court Rules on Visitation Law that gives grandparents visitation rights ruled unconstitutional. Utah Support Group for Grandparents as Parents Free and voluntary program teaches skills for raising children. Virginian Takes Grandparent of the Year Award Veteran took the honor from among hundreds of nominees. Grandparents Remain Roots of Family Tree in Divorce Young children aren't the only family members affected by divorce. Are Grandparents Obligated to Help Out? Busier lifestyles and physical distance can limit availability. Guidelines Offered for Step-grandparents You're a new step-grandparent - what does this mean? Grandparents Now Saving for College Boomers investing in college all over again - for their grandchildren. Grandparent Money: The Gifts That Keeps Giving Grandparents spend money on their grandkids in many ways. More news stories... |
What Do Your Grandchildren Call You?
If kids calling you "Grandma" or "Grandpa" doesn't feel right,
then try some of these nicknames, courtesy of our readers:
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Love Letters from World War IIMary and Henry fell in love during WWII. Now you can enjoy reading Mary's letters to Henry...and the surprises they contain. Read the complete collection of letters... |
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More Love Letters from World War IIDebbie and Jack are married, but not all is well. Their letters reveal the difficulties couples had with their relationships during the war. Read our second collection of WWII letters... |
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Vacationing with the Grandchildren...at HomeVacationing with the grandchildren might be a particular challenge this summer for many, considering the state of the economy and the high cost of gasoline, food, and other staples. Grandboomers.com recommends that you continue to spend vacation time with the grandchildren, but look for opportunities closer to home. |
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Could Your Grandchild Be Autistic? Grandboomers have a wonderful time interacting with their grandchildren. It is for this reason that you may be among the first to notice unusual behavior in the child that could be a sign of autism. Should you notice any of the symptoms noted in this article, it is important that it is brought to the attention of the child's parents. |
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Smart Gift Buying for Your Grandchildren Have you ever had a hard time trying to find the perfect gift for a grandchild? Well Grandboomers, we're happy to welcome Grandkids Gift Guide as a Grandboomers sponsor. Grandkids Gift Guide is exclusively dedicated to helping grandparents choose and buy the right toys, games, books, and accessories for their grandchildren. |
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What the Law Says About Visiting Your Grandchildren If you are being refused the opportunity to interact with your grandchild, and you want to take action to be permitted to do so, your first step is to learn about the visitation law in the state where your grandchild lives. |
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The Importance of Reading to Your Grandchildren According to the U.S. Department of Education, reading to children is the most important thing Grandboomers can do to ensure their success in school. Here are some steps you can take to help them start to read. |
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Low-Cost Health Insurance for Your Grandkids Grandboomers.com contacted the U.S. Government and learned that if you are a grandparent with custody of your grandchild, the child may be eligible for free or low-cost health insurance. |
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Grandboomers in the Workforce The business community is now addressing the babyboomers moving into their "retirement" years. At first glance, it looks like an opportunity for companies to replace aging and well paid workers with younger staff and a smaller payroll. But, they are finding that it's not so easy. |
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The Grandfather Thing
The Grandfather Thing by Saul Turteltaub humorously captures in words all
those things we notice about our own grandchildren. The result is a quick-read
book that will have you shaking your head, "Yes, that’s right." Read more... Peabody Award winner Saul Turteltaub is a humorist, comedy writer, and talk show host whose career has included work with Carol Burnett, Bill Cosby, and Jackie Gleason. |
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Give Those Old Family Photos to Your Grandkids Now We recently spent an evening with our children and grandchildren dividing up a box of old family photos. We told them stories about the people in those pictures. It was a fun time that brought the family closer together, and now they understand who is who in their ancestral tree. |
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Making the Most of Your Time with Your Grandchildren
Every grandparent is familiar with the "fly-by" visit: that short, rushed
time spent with grandchild that is closer to a pit stop than a bonding
experience. Author Susan Newman writes that while these short visits can
be frustrating, the good news is that it may have nothing to do with you. Social psychologist Susan Newman, Ph.D., teaches at Rutgers University and is the author of twelve books, including Little Things Mean a Lot: Creating Happy Memories with Your Grandchildren.
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A Grandboomer Responds to an Unknowing Grandmother It's hard to believe, but some grandparents don't even know that they are grandparents. Some time ago Grandboomers.com received a letter from a woman who had learned that her son had a seven-year-old daughter living in another state. We were recently contacted by another viewer in a similar situation. She was kind enough to offer some advice and support for her fellow "unknowing grandparent." Read the letters... |
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What to Call a Grandboomer? One of the most frequent questions we receive in our mail asks, "What should my grandchildren call me?" We offer one answer here. Also: Let us know how you resolved this question by writing to: letters@grandboomers.com |
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