Grandboomers News Archive

Today's Grandparents Should Go Easy at the Playground
Grandboomers under more pressure to keep up with the grandkids.    (April 5, 2008)

Grandparents Rally for Grandchild Support Bill in Georgia
More than 95,000 Peach State grandparents care for their grandkids.    (March 1, 2008)

Grandchildren Spur a Fresh Outlook on Life
The gift of being a grandparent settles in on a new Grandma.    (January 27, 2008)

Hawaii Supreme Court Rules on Visitation
Law that gives grandparents visitation rights ruled unconstitutional.    (December 21, 2007)

Virginian Takes Grandparent of the Year Award
Veteran took the honor from among hundreds of nominees.    (November 30, 2007)

Michigan Court Rules on Grandparents' Visitation
Grandparents who sued for visitation time lose court appeal.    (October 18, 2007)

Your New Role As a Grandparent Can Be Stressful
Childcare has changed since the grandparents raised their children.    (October 10, 2007)

Grandparents Share Stories of Yesteryear
Grandparents tell stories to kids about school in their day.    (October 5, 2007)

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Conference
Topics will include legal issues and resources for grandparents.    (October 2, 2007)

Appeals Court Clarifies Grandparent Visitation Rights
Grandparents must show their visitation is good for the grandchild.    (September 27, 2007)

Are Grandparents Obligated to Help Out?
Busier lifestyles and physical distance can limit availability.    (September 24, 2007)

Grandparents' Rights in Oklahoma
A new state law gives grandparents more rights.    (September 19, 2007)

Grandparent Money: The Gifts That Keeps Giving
Grandparents spend money on their grandkids in many ways.    (September 14, 2007)

Grandparenting from Afar
Long-distance grandparenting is an art form for some.    (September 8, 2007)

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Is on the Rise
Nearly six million grandparents are raising at least one grandchild.    (September 8, 2007)

More People Are Traveling with Grandparents
Grandboomers have the finances to take the entire family on trips.    (September 5, 2007)

Grandparents Spend $27.5 Billion Per Year on Grandkids
Study found that the economic impact might increase significantly.    (September 4, 2007)

Support Group for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Members help others deal with child behavior and other problems.    (August 30, 2007)

Survey: Casual Games Help Bond With Grandchildren
Over 90% believe family-friendly games beneficial to relationships.    (August 28, 2007)

Grandparents' Role Still Important After a Divorce
A caring grandparent is a stable presence in a grandchild's life.    (August 2, 2007)

Foster Grandparent Program Celebrates 25 Years
More than a million hours have been dedicated by senior volunteers.    (July 29, 2007)

Generations Come Together at Grandparents University
More than 700 learn from scholars and share a campus experience.    (July 18, 2007)

Lionel Richie Uncertain About Grandfatherhood
"I don't know if I'm ready to be called grandpa."    (July 9, 2007)

National Grandparents Day Facts and Figures
U.S. Census Bureau data show 2.5 million grandparent caregivers.    (July 9, 2007)

James Taylor and Carly Simon to Become Grandboomers
Daughter Sally Taylor expects a baby boy in September.    (July 7, 2007)

A Tax Break for Paying Your Grandchild's Tuition
New rules for grandparents allow savings on estate and gift taxes.    (July 2, 2007)

Denver Area Looking for Foster Grandparents
Volunteers can bridge the gap between seniors and youth.    (June 26, 2007)

Australian Bank Offers Leave for Grandparents
Employees could take a year off to help care for their grandchildren.    (June 8, 2007)

Grandparents' Caregiving Doesn't Harm Their Health
Study finds no great impact on health despite demands of grandkids.    (May 30, 2007)

Grandboomers Babysitting Over Longer Distances
Reasons behind the trend include cost and quality of child care.    (May 29, 2007)

Children Interview Grandparents, Write Essays
Thousands enter the annual Listen to a Life Essay Contest.    (May 20, 2007)

Canadian Grandboomers Reach Out to African Peers
African grandparents are raising grandchildren orphaned by AIDS.    (May 8, 2007)

Oklahoma Senate Approves Grandparent Rights Bill
New law defines conditions for grandparent visitation rights.    (April 22, 2007)

Social Security Benefits for Grandparents Raising Grandkids
Benefits are often available to aid retirees raising their grandchildren.    (April 17, 2007)

Welcome to the "Sandwich Generation"
More Americans find themselves caring for their parents and kids.    (April 12, 2007)

Grandparents Get Political in Scotland
Charity helps grandparents lobbying parliament for their issues.    (April 7, 2007)

More Grandparents Raising Their Grandchildren
They raised their own kids, but now provide for another generation.    (March 30, 2007)

Grandfamilies Rally Held in Arizona
Advocates seek help for grandparents raising grandchildren.    (March 28, 2007)

Don't Call Me Granny
Boomers love being grandparents, but they are rejecting the traditional stereotypes of their own Grandpas and Grandmas.    (March 22, 2007)

Prince Charles and Camilla to Become Grandboomers
The heir to the British throne and the Duchess of Cornwall have learned that they will soon become grandparents.    (March 19, 2007)

Jerry Hall Wants Mick Jagger to Be a Grandfather
The long-time partner of the Rolling Stones' lead singer can't wait for their daughter to have a baby.    (March 22, 2007)