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Posted on : February 28, 2008
A Special Person With a Loving Heart
	This is a paper written by a boy who is 11 years old in Beijing. He wrote about his journey experience with his mom and his American grandma. ...»

Grandparents Laws - You Do Have Rights As Grandparents and the Courts Consider You Very Important
	When couples divorce with children involved, very often the grandparents are the least important factor considered and the result can be devastating to both the grandchildren and grandparents. Fortunately, grandparents laws have become more important to the family courts in all fifty states and this is reflected in the amount of cases where grandparents are exercising their rights as an important part of children's lives. ...»

Grandparents Custody Rights - Fight to See Your Grandchildren
	Grandparents custody rights are different in all 50 States. Each state has legal cases that take precedent as the foundation for case law. ...»

Rights For Grandparents - Custody, Access and Your Rights As Grandparents
	Obtaining the correct information about rights for grandparents is the first step in the sometimes murky waters of child custody when grandparents feel they do not have a voice concerning their grandchildren. Having the knowledge of the current situation in family and custody laws will reduce the amount of emotional stress so often associated with grandparents rights cases. ...»

Grandparents' Custody Rights - Do You Know Your Legal Rights As a Grandparent?
	Everyday across the United States, grandparents custody rights are the subject of speculation with many grandparents not knowing if they have the right of access to their grandchildren or even if they can see their grandchildren with a parent present. Fortunately, grandparents now have the right to ask for visitation or custody in all of the fifty states. ...»

The Custodial Grandparent Can Face Lonely Social Relationships
	At the time of life when most seniors are retiring and going on trips and cruises, a custodial grandparent is saddled with the responsibilities of a younger person. Although the grandparent may be happy that their grandchildren are safe with them, there is still a stigma and loss of freedom as a result. ...»

Grandparents Getting Custody of Their Grandchildren Becoming More Frequent
	Do you have an unmarried teen daughter who is pregnant and intends to keep the child? Chances are she may also believe that her teenage boyfriend is going to marry her and they will live happily ever after like in the movies. ...»

Making Memories With Grandchildren
	Aren't grandchildren the reason to live as long as we do? Do you make your time special with them and make memories? When my granddaughter was born, I told my daughter that I wanted to keep her one night a week so they could have date night. ...»

Temporary Child Custody For Grandparents - You Just May Save a Life
	Sometimes your child has a major illness that leaves him or her incapable of caring for themselves as well as your grandchildren. When major illness occurs, social services will often step in to safeguard your grandchildren. ...»

Child Custody Laws For Grandparents - Society's Safety Net
	Child custody laws for grandparents are an important safety net in today's complex society. One of the most important human relationships that are at risk is the grandparent grandchild relationship. ...»

Child Custody For Grandparents - Trying to Keep Your Family Intact
	Child custody for grandparents involves special familial legal rights that you have to visit with your grandchildren. The grandchild grandparent relationship is an important anchor for most grandkids that have a difficult home life. ...»

Grandparenting and Technology
	Many children grow up and move away from their parents and have children of their own leaving the grand parents to become long-distance grandparents. Grand parenting long-distance can be a struggle at first but as you become more agreeable with the idea of bonding with your grandchildren through other means, it will become easier on both you and the grandchildren. Best of all, the experience can still be absolutely wonderful. ...»

Grandparents Don't Get to Choose
	One of the greatest pleasures of life is having the opportunity to be grandparents. Since my son and his wife told us they were going to have a baby, we have been on cloud nine. When they came over to our house one evening to tell us, we really didn't expect any news like . . . ...»

Learn How to Communicate With the Younger Generation
	Until retirement, I thought I was keeping up fairly well. Then, as a senior citizen, I began reflecting on how few actors and singers and other popular icons I knew by name any longer. I also became aware that I had allowed technology to outrun me. When observing video games, I remembered how much fun PONG used to be. Magazines became suddenly overrun by teen driven products and jargon and styles. ...»

Hooray For Little Ones
	Life is full of challenges and some heartache. We can't always have what we want all the time and there are some things that just seem to pass us by. But, one of the greatest moments in life isn't that promotion at work, or getting that first pension check, it is the birth of a grandchild. ...»

The Power to Change My Name
	It's a funny thing when someone else gets to decide what your name should be. After all, I've had my name for decades and I'm used to it; in fact, I even like it. ...»

Tips For New Grandparents
	For grandparents who have not taken care of children for quite some time, a refresher course is very essential to remind them of important things to put in mind. Grandchildren can come as a surprise but with some fixing and reading, grandparents can get refresher tips on how to take care of grandchildren. The safety and health of children always comes first. Therefore, ensure that safety precautions are put in place at all times. It is important to fix all hazards and make some changes in the house to ensure the home is a safe place for grandchildren. ...»

How to Become a Better Grandparent
	All grandparents want to play a critical role in their grandchildren's lives and be helpful. However, creating that crucial link takes more than just a simple wish. One has to get more creative and constantly review whether things are working out in relationships. Sometimes, a grandparent may be forced to play the role of a parent due to unavoidable circumstances. In such a case, they should remember that they have a distinct role in their grandchildren's lives. ...»

Grandparents Don't Get to Choose
	One of the greatest pleasures of life is having the opportunity to be grandparents. Since my son and his wife told us they were going to have a baby, we have been on cloud nine. When they came over to our house one evening to tell us, we really didn't expect any news like we were told. In fact, all we thought was that they just came for a visit. ...»

Becoming A Grandmother
	I had longed for that first cuddle with my brand new grandson; I was impatient, so desperate. So when the day eventually came I was really irritated at myself for allowing that petty, insinuating little voice inside my own head get the better of me, and mar that wonderful occasion. The voice said "Now! You're a grandma. ...»

Grandchild Proofing Your Home
	Did you recently discover that you are going to be a new grandparent? You may be finding it difficult restraining your excitement, and enthusiasm. But please don't be worried if you're feelings are a little mixed. ...»

Grammies Are Wonderful People to Little Grandboys
	Grammies are wonderful people to little boys, totally supportive, always loving, full of hugs and kisses and secrets...whispers of activities to come, firm guidance along the way. Naps, no fighting with the brothers, manners at the table, eating outdoors, camping on the lawn, building campfires in the backyard, reading interesting stories, and cuddling down in Grammie's beautiful soft baby-blue feather comforter. Saying prayers and singing songs before sleeping, listening to her soft voice putting them to sleep. Give the Grammies and the grandboys plenty of space and free time. They'll know what to do with it! They'll thrive and grow and influence each other for the good. That's the ways it is when people love each other so strongly and unreservedly. ...»

Grandparenting Activity Suggestions - Build a Great Cross Generational Relationship
	Calling all parents and grandparents: Are you stuck for a suggestion for activities grandparents can do with their grandchildren? Look no further -- you have found a big list of things to do. Surely there will be at least one of these things that captures someone's imagination. ...»

African American Grandparenting
	Grandparents continue to have a valued role in the black community. African American grandparenting offers the stability and wisdom to maintain black family traditions while training the next generation for education and success. They perform a service in their community that both indispensable and invaluable. ...»

Have Fun With Your Grandchildren Without Breaking Your Back
	Creative ideas and fun activities are always the best when grampas or grammas want to lure the kids into spending fun moments with them. In order to achieve this, however, seniors need to maintain their imagination and continue to become physically active. ...»

My Granddad and Me - The Best Time I Ever Had
	One of the best times I remember ever having was a trip taken with my father and grandfather to the Ft Worth cattle yards. We loaded a calf to take to the yards and little guy though I was, they allowed me to go along. How exciting it was to be included, to be thought grown up enough and ready enough to go on such an adventure with the big men. An added bonus of the trip was that my grandad had promised to buy me a new pair of cowboy boots. Oh, I was so excited. I was ecstatic. In fact, more than the the trip itself, the boots today stand out as the most remembered symbol of that journey. ...»

Are You a High-Tech Grandparent?
	This current generation has an attention span of a gnat. They live in a click-happy world of video games, text messaging and mobile social networking via cell phone. And it's not that they do not love their grandparents, it is that they love them really fast. They get bored easily and they do not wish to stick around and listen to the same stories over and over again. So, if you want to be close to your grandchildren you have to learn how to relate with them on their terms. ...»

I Am Not a Grandma!
	I use to think I was aging gracefully letting go of the things of youth a new age saint that was until I crossed the border from 45 to 46. Some how this seemed like one small step for people in denial and one giant leap for a menopausal graying sagging in all the wrong places woman. ...»

The Importance of Telling Stories to Children and Grandchildren
	A number of years ago I was sitting at the fountain of a drug store (who remembers those?) when I overheard two young men discussing their respective fathers. One shared that his father had walked 3 miles to school, often in very bad weather. The other, quick to retort, replied "every year my father gets older he walked further to school!" So every generation learns from the last. This one may be a tough lesson for our youngsters, accustomed to so many luxuries and privileges. ...»

How Do You Build a Close Relationship With Your Grandchild When You Live Far Away?
	It was Sunday morning. I was 7 years old. Nothing was happening in my house. ...»

Activities Grandparents Can Do With Kids
	Time spent with grandparents is special for kids. There is something about the role that a grandparent plays in a child's life that just cannot be duplicated anywhere else. Time together can mean anything. There are all sorts of fantastic activities that are sure to be a good time and make some meaningful memories. Don't sit around the house when you've got your grandkids. Get out and do something you will both remember for years to come. ...»

Grandparents and Child Custody Rights
	Grandparents often feel out of touch when it comes to issues of child custody and divorce. While they undoubtedly love their grandchildren, the tension involved with a divorce can cause them to be overlooked by the natural parents. But what many grandparents don't know is that they too have a say in the custody hearings. ...»

Waiting and Watching For My Granddaughter While She Grows Up
	You know it's kind of sad that people make changes in their lives and have to leave loved ones behind. I know the changes were good and we all learned from them, but the fact remains a part of your heart is hurting and longing for the day to reunite. I have waited 12 years for this moment and have not gone a day without thinking about her. ...»

Waiting For Grandparentinghood
	Waiting to be a grandparent, are you eager, anxious or just terrified? Be prepared for an unbelievable experience, one that will change your life and open your eyes to a brand new world through their eyes. ...»

Confessions of a School-Supply Junkie
	We all have our guilty little secrets. A grandmother confesses to her addiction to......school supplies! ...»

Keeping Grandparents Involved Across the Miles
	Many miles separate some grandparents and grandchildren. Having grandparents involved in a child's life is very important. Grandparents can teach children about their family history, spoil them, and love them unconditionally. After all, the more people who love a child the better. ...»

Grandparents Raising Children
	It is amazing how many grandparents are raising children for various reasons. Whatever the reasons, it is certainly a tough job because this gives the grandparents a second go around in enforcing rules and helping young people develop into responsible adults. Another thing that makes it difficult is the fact that grandparents are usually older and having to battle their own ills in addition to the sicknesses and problems that their grandchildren face. This makes grandparents raising children both a blessing and a treasure. They are to be commended for the job that they do. ...»

Grandchildren - A Newborn Delight
	As parents, we may have wished for many things for our children over the years. Some of these wishes may have included getting a good education, or securing a job that would make them happy, or meeting that special person. But, as empty nesters, one thing that most parents wish for are... ...»

Summer Fun With Your Grandchildren
	Will your Grandchildren be coming to stay this summer? Wondering how to keep them amused? Here are 10 fun things to do with your grandchildren. ...»

Notes From the Couch - Dragons Live Forever - What is Your Legacy?
	I have often heard it said that the loss of a grandparent reflects the loss of childhood. Just as little Jackie Paper kept a lookout perch on Puff the Magic Dragon's gigantic tail, I maintained my own childhood perch inside my grandfather's enchanted world of fantasy images until he, like puff, fell ill and ceased his fearless roar. My grandfather left me with the wonderful gift of creative inspiration. ...»

A Memory
	Although hard to believe, it has been almost nine years since my Grandpa passed away. I've lost other family members before, but none left an impact on my life such as him. He was more than a Grandpa to me, he was a substitute parent and the friend I knew I could always count on. ...»

Grandparent Rights - Standing Up For a Child
	Children have no voice when it comes to making decisions about who gets to visit them, about who gets to love them. Somehow the cliche about , " a child can't have too many adults that love them", becomes forgotten. When grandparents are "Unreasonably Denied" visitation to a grandchild their first concern is for the child, and how they will be affected by the lost access. ...»

Grand Parents Rights - Child Custody
	The world has changed dramatically in the last decade and we are now seeing more divorce cases than ever before but what about the Grandparents rights? Some may say it's a good thing that we should be able to move on from a relationship where we are not happy and we should be pleased that the process has been made easier for the couple concerned, but what about everyone else who is involved in this relationship? Everything becomes more difficult and very messy for both the children involved and the grandparents. ...»

Favorite Grandparent Memory
	Several years ago while sitting in The Coffee Exchange with my nine-year-old granddaughter Alicia, our conversation turned to her mother's choice of lifestyle. She expressed to me how she felt about it. Alicia and her sister had a dad in their life, but they also had someone extra, her mother's female paramour. ...»

The Power of the Stroller
	My husband and I took granddaughter Kaydi to Disney World earlier this year. We knew before we left that this would be an undertaking, neither of us being 30 (or anywhere close) anymore and not having firsthand experience at parenting a 3-year old for nigh on 20 years. While we knew it would be magical to experience Disney through Kaydi's eyes, we wondered how she'd be after a few days of separation from her folks. ...»

No One Like Bigmama
	Mother's Day is the day that you find the greatest things to say about your mother. Well the greatest thing I can say about my mother is "Bigmama". I will attempt to dig up the root to take a closer look at the fruit. ...»

Grandparenting - Rights and Issues in the United States
	America is facing a new crisis in regards to the issues of the elderly. Grandparents are being denied even simple visitation to their grandchildren for reasons such as divorce, adoption, age discrimination and low income, single parent issues and the grandchild has become the pawn. In todays society many grandparents have taken responsibility and raised grandchildren due to unstable parents. ...»

Grandparents - Are You an Inspired Grandparent? The First Easy Step in Inspired Grandparenting
	Are you an Inspired Grandparent? Here is the first basic principle of inspired grandparenting so you can have more fun! ...»

Grandparents As Primary Caregivers - Paradise Lost
	The true definition of a grandparent is the parent of a child's parent. In today's society, more and more grandparents are stepping in as parents because their son or daughter is unwilling or unable to give their child proper care. While this situation may be better off for the well being of the child, both the grandparent and the child lose something in the process. ...»

Building A Bond Between Grandparents And Grandchildren
	Grandchildren are one of the special joys you receive as you get older. While raising your own children, you may not have had the time or the energy to spend as much time with them as you wished to. Now you can build a special bond with your grandchild. ...»

Grandparenting - The Science of Installing A Child Car Seat Child Restraint Not a Snap Installation
	Parents and grandparents alike have a responsibility to ensure safe home and travel environments for infants or children in their charge. A young life depends on your diligence to ensure proper Car Seat Restraint installation. ...»

Plant Gardens and Watch Them Grow
	Giving children a way to watch the life grow on a much smaller scale is a very important component to growing up. If you have smaller children and you want them to be able to understand about cultivating life, seeing it grow, seeing it die, and understanding the life cycle then the you should consider giving them a Garden. Gardening is safe and fun for any age. ...»

Becoming a Grandparent
	Becoming a grandparent is an exciting time. When your time comes, you don't want to be unprepared. ...»

Grandparents - Following Your Own Passions to Support Your Children, Grandchildren and Family
	Sometime we might feel that we have to put our own passions on hold to support children and grandchildren. However, following your passions can be a great gift to your family. ...»

Grandparents - Empowering Your Children to Raise Their Own Children and Thrive as a Family
	Grandparents may feel the pressure or desire to support their children by minding their grandchildren. However, perhaps there are easier ways to support your children and their family so that all of you can thrive. ...»

Grandparents - Supporting Your Children by Not Assuming Responsibility for Your Grandchildren
	Many grandparents feel that they 'should' be involved in the raising of their grandchildren as a support to their own kids. However, perhaps this kind gesture may not be the gift it appears to be. ...»

My Grandmother's Cookie Jar
	I found the prospect of becoming a grandmother somewhat daunting. I was younger than I thought a grandmother should be when I got the news that I was going to become one myself. I admit, it was not a role that I was emotionally ready to embrace. ...»

Grandparents Legal Rights
	Today grandparents face a new and growing challenge...raising their grandchildren. Knowing your grandparents legal rights is becoming a necessity. ...»

Raising Your Grandchildren - Tips For Finding Help
	Your grandchildren are living in your home. Now what? Raising your grandchildren is not an easy task and there are legal questions to be answered. ...»

Grandparents With Grandkids - What You Need To Know
	What happened? You were just settling into the empty nest thing and everything was going smooth. Now there is constant noise and problems, problems and more problems. This is the life of a grandparent with grandkids. Do we really need this? ...»

Grandparents With Children - Do You Have Legal Custody?
	If you are reading this article, I am sure you have an interest in the welfare of your grandchildren. In today's society there are many grandparents with children. Most do not have legal rights to the child or children. Often they were just dumped there. ...»

Grandparents' Rights To Grandchildren Custody
	As a fellow grandparent I am sure you will agree, the world is not what it used to be. According to the 2000 census there are 4.5 million grandchildren living with either one or both grandparents. Knowing grandparents rights to grandchildren custody has never been more important. ...»

Family Rules - Do the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Need Them?
	If you are a grandparent you grew up at a time when family rules were clear. Nobody had to spell them out for you. Family rules may be less clear today due to the pace of life. Are you a GRG, a grandparent raising grandkids? Setting some guidlines will help the whole family. This article will get you started. ...»

Family Meetings Are a Communication Tool for Grandparents Raising Grandkids
	Raising grandkids is a challenge for the best GRGs, grandparents raising grandkids. Good communication makes a grandparent's role easier. Poor communication makes a grandparent's role harder. This article focuses on family meetings, a helpful communication tool for all GRGs. ...»

Can Grandparents Who Are Raising Grandkids Fix Healthy Meals for Kids and Themselves?
	While grandparents and grandkids enjoy many of the same foods, they tend to eat differently. Grandparents usually eat less, for one thing. Many grandparents are on special diets. Fixing healthy meals for two generations can be a challenge, are you up to it? Read this article and find out. ...»

The Changes and Challenges of Being a GRG - Grandparet Raising Grandchildren
	More and more grandparents are raising their grandkids, so many, in fact, that a new term, GRG, has been coined. Difficult as it is, the grandparents who are raising their grandchildren find new meaning to their lives. For some, it's a second chance at parenting. For others, being a GRG means setting new goals, as this article shows. ...»

Raising Grandkids - How do You Define "Hang Out?"
	Thousands of grandparents are raising their grandkids. According to Us Government statistics, eight percent of the children in the the nation are being raised by their grandparents. In some states this number has risen to 15 per cent. Though grandparents have experience to draw upon, they need to learn new things about child-rearing. This article tells how one grandmother learned the meaning of the slang term "hang out." ...»

12 Ways to Make a Difference for Your Autistic Grandchild
	You have awaited the news of your grandchild for months, maybe years and now the gut wrenching truth is almost too painful. Your children are suffering. What could be worse? How can you help? You play a role that is critical and you have the power to make life more manageable for your children and your grandchild or you can undermine their challenges and exacerbate an already fragile situation. ...»

Grandparents - Taking a Larger Role in Raising Grandkids
	Today's Boomers are a very busy group of people. From buying new homes, vacationing around the world, and using their business savvy skills to become the most profitable group of retirees ever, you would think that Boomers would enjoy saying good bye to their parenting years and embark on their new solo journeys. However, today's Boomers are finding themselves in a very similar role to the one they've played for the past eighteen years, grandparents raising grandkids. ...»

Grandparents - What You Can Learn From Preschoolers When Going For a Walk
	Walking with preschoolers is a different kind of walk. Here are seven things that I learned about life when walking with my grandchildren. ...»

Teens in the House Again - A Grandparent's Blessing
	Today, thousands of grandparents are raising their grandkids. While these grandparents love their grandkids, caring for them at this age and stage of life is hard. But as this author and grandmother discovered, it is also a blessing. ...»

Family Memories to Live On
	They shriek, they scream, they thump around the house slamming doors having the time of their lives, while my wife and I just cringe and leave them alone. Grandchildren on a stay-over create havoc in the home, and it's worth every minute. Happy memories fuel stories for future gatherings and happy family memories are the best of all. ...»

Once Upon a Christmas Eve
	Every family has at lease one tradition built around holidays, one which grandparents enjoy sharing. "Granny, why does Papa always give us new pajamas for Christmas?" Kurtis asked as he crawled into my lap. ...»

Bridging The Old And The New
	Grandparents have the unique task, at times, to occupy their granchildren's time in more creative ways, while still making it enjoyable and interesting. All grandparents were once children. It's funny sometimes how we can forget that small, but important fact, isn't it? ...»

Grandparenting and Working Parents
	With career parents who are seemingly always on the move, sometimes they hardly get to listen to and talk with their children. When they are together, the discussions seem to always center on home assignments, grades, soccer practice, etc. But, when the children are around grandparents, it's a different story. ...»

What I Know and Remember About Baseball - Grandparents
	As fields fall into disrepair and Parents struggle to balance jobs, home and sports a simple solution is available for all leagues in all areas from their most under utilized league resource. Back to 1974, East Tacoma Washington, it is game day, almost 10am. As Players and Parents cross the parking lot the seniors begin to gather at the fringe of the field. For them between the talking and their pace, it will still be 10 more minutes or so before they reach the bleachers. ...»

Grandparent's Rights, Today's Sad State Of Affairs
	The best situation for all concerned is to keep family ties solid and unbroken. The most important thing to remember for grandparents is that your children and their spouses are the gatekeepers to your grandchildren. Those happy, cute, little faces can be kept behind locked doors if you don't work on your relationship with your kids and their partners. A breakdown here can cause enormous heartache. ...»

The Grandparent Connection
	After having children of my own and seeing my parents with my children, I'm inclined to agree with Bill Cosby who said, "These are not the people I grew up with! These are old people who are trying to get into Heaven!" But does the "grandparent connection," i.e., the love, the spoiling, the attitudes, work the other way as well? Would a child treat a grandparent differently than he/she would treat a parent? ...»

Grandparents - Their Joys and Challenges
	"I love being a grandparent! You enjoy your grandchildren without feeling accountable or responsible for them. You realize that you have an influence on their lives but that ultimately you don't have the final say. Their parents do."-Gene, a grandparent. ...»

Grandfather's Love
	I wrote this over 2 years ago to express the joy experienced in being a grandparent. Many people share this wonderful feeling. Ellie is now 5 and more fun than ever. ...»

Little Grandma
	Back in the day, people who had some kind of strange, unknown ailment were generally taken to the ocean for the summer. A nostalgic story of Little Grandma and her summer with her three mischievous grandsons. ...»

Bard (Or To Become A Bard)
	Bard (or to become a bard) is a suggested program which grows out of a modern day trend. More and more grand parents are caring for children or children of their children. Practical applications are for parents of young children and those who wish to mentor. This course of study was developed by myself in 1999 and was only partially implemented prior to the dissolution of the CL program of GeoCities. I rewrote it to fit the needs of today. ...»

Fear Of Flashing
	"Aging has made me internally fearless, except when I have to expose my external shell." A trip to the mall with my grandson put my Nana head on straight and helped me overcome my fear of growing old in his eyes. ...»

Mamaw's American Picture
	My grandmother lived in Eastern Kentucky. She had purchased a picture from a second hand store that she told me stories about for many years. As life would have it, Antique Roadshow said it was an original Anheuser Busch poster. ...»

Fashionable Grandmas - Wear What You Like and Ignore the Rest
	Have you seen those modeling shows on television? The models who strut the runways are pencil-thin and wear clothes you would not wear in the kitchen. Few designers think about grandmas when they are designing next season's clothes. What should you buy? Read this article and decide for yourself. ...»

On Becoming A New Grandparent
	So, you're about to become a grandparent for the first time. Do you know what to expect? How will you feel seeing your daughter or son becoming a new parent? Here are a few tips from my personal experience becoming a granddad. ...»

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