Grandparent's Rights

Grandparent's Rights

Grandparent's Rights

Grandparent's rights has undergone considerable change over the past five years and has been reduced to very limited circumstances.  A grandparent seeking visitation may also want to inquire as to whether a guardianship would be proper for their situation.

For an initial consultation, please email us or call (949) 261-7700 or (949) 713-3817.  


News about Grandparent's Rights
  • Police warn families not to fall for 'grandparent scam'
  •       Con artists are extorting thousands of dollars from unsuspecting families by using information about their relatives against them, according to Las Vegas Metro police. ...»
  • Grandparent visitation laws raise concern
  •       HARTFORD, Conn. -- Increasingly, a wrenching dispute is playing out in courts nationwide: balancing parents' constitutional rights to raise their children without interference against grandparents' desire to be involved in those youngsters' lives. ...»
  • Bill would give grandparents say in custody issues
  •       TOPEKA - Wendell Turner almost lost custody of his grandchildren to an alleged child molester.On Tu ... ...»
  • Michele Willens: FACE IT: Documentaries Are the New Therapy
  •       At the Sundance Film Festival this month, the most anticipated documentary was Ethel, about the matriarch of the Robert Kennedy clan, directed by her daughter Rory. It joins a growing list of personal passion projects made by filmmakers. ...»
  • Woman killed in north Nashville shooting
  •       A 43-year-old woman was shot in the head and killed after someone fired five bullets in the north Nashville home where the woman lived with her elderly parents and her brother. ...»
  • Sunday Business Briefs: Seminar for seniors
  •       Seminar for seniors ...»
  • Kill Bill
  •       What if you heard that a new law was passed that said that anyone named Bill could be legally put to death? Certainly, you would protest the "law" and say it was wrong. Wouldn't we all come together at once to restore legal protection to all Bills? We could certainly say that this new law was again ...»
  • Casey Anthony: β€˜In Session’ to provide pool coverage of civil trial
  •       Still, the news suggests that viewers could have easy access to trial coverage. The pool coverage last year by "In Session" ran smoothly. ...»
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  • Michigan boy finds 'buried treasure' in woods
  •       One Michigan boy is making national news for what he called "buried pirate treasure." ...»

    Grandparenting Articles from EzineArticles.com
  • I Love You All the Way to Outer Space
  •       I never had kids of my own. I always said I'd have kids when you could put them away until they were teenagers because I didn't want to deal with poopy diapers, sticky fingers and cheese sandwiches stuck in the VCR. Lo and behold. ...»
  • Grandparents Can Help Blended Families Create A Good Mix During The Holidays
  •       Grandparents can help the melding process when family life has been changed by divorce and interfaith marriage. It can be difficult for children in a new family. ...»
  • How Many Ways Can You Use Snow to Occupy Your Grandchildren?
  •       We are preparing for the visit of our grandchildren over Christmas by devising physical activities they can enjoy if it snows. I have to confess a certain interest in this since these methods are designed to use up their energy out of doors rather than running madly around the house. In the summer t ...»
  • Keeping Grandchildren Occupied at Christmas
  •       Christmas may be the wrong time of the year for garden activities but that need not stop a little innovation to see what can be done indoors. Whilst the swings and other activities that are suitable for the garden cannot be emulated inside the house there are nevertheless various challenges to be fa ...»
  • How To Be Smart About Your Grandparents Rights
  •       The way we approach our Grandparents Rights will probably be even more important than the rights themselves. Depending on the circumstances the sneak up on the grandparents rights is in my opinion the best way to maximize our chances of being with our grandchildren. If you make being right your main ...»
  • A Precious Bond: How to Preserve the Grandparent-Grandchild Relationship
  •       Grandparents experiencing visitation issues with grandchildren need to arm themselves with the tools that will teach them to build upon their resources. They must learn to right the wrongs that threaten the grandparent-grandchild relationship. ...»
  • Marital Status Determines Grandparent Access
  •       What does the parent's marital status have to do with the grandparent-grandchild relationship? Nothing, yet it is used as a gauge to decide visitation cases when grandparents go to court. ...»
  • Staying In Touch With Grandparents Who Live Far Away
  •       Staying in touch with loved ones who have moved far away is a big challenge. Modern technology has made it simpler, however, and interacting with people across the country or around the globe is now a possibility for nearly everyone. ...»
  • How Your Grandchildren Can Keep You Young
  •       As we grow older and reach our senior years we suddenly take on a whole new interest of what is going to slow down the aging process. We start to take a close look at our lifestyle and we take a closer look at those fountain of youth products. All of a sudden eating better, getting proper rest and c ...»
  • Grandchildren Put the Gold in Your Golden Years
  •       From the time they draw their first breath they will have stolen your heart. As I await the arrival of my fourth grandchild I remain as excited by this event as I was with the arrival of the first, some 16 years ago. This will be the first born of my youngest child and her husband, and I'm sure they ...»
  • Life in My Grandparents' Era
  •       My grandparents always say to me how our lives are better now than when they were young, and that I should enjoy and cherish my life instead of complaining. Admittedly, in most senses, our lives are indeed much better than our grandparents' when they were young. Back in the day, gifts for grandparen ...»
  • The Boy Is The Joy Of My Life
  •       This is a story about the resurrection of joy in a grandmother's life when her grandson, who was a blue baby, was born just two months after her older brother died. The title of the story is based upon words in a story written by Henry van Dyke in 1913. ...»
  • Do Grandparents Have Rights To Keep Grandchildren When Neglect Is Suspected?
  •       With abuse and neglect skyrocketing into the hundreds of thousands of innocent children each year, grandparents are being forced into asking a question they couldn't possibly have envisioned when their children were children: "Do grandparents have rights to...?" This article takes a sobering look at ...»
  • Grandparents Rights With Grandchildren - Because It Takes A Village
  •       Grandparents rights is a heated issue, with those on both sides defending a passionately held position. This article discusses why such a law is needed, and covers some of the ways available to the individual to assist in opening up the discussion and bringing about change. ...»
  • Grandpa's Pocket Watch
  •       The black box with the felt lining protecting these two antique treasurers has been put away now in a safe place to be pasted down to my two children. They have been told the stories of their great grandpa and what a special place he holds in my heart. I'm sure the stories of my childhood will be to ...»
  • The Rights of Grandparents to See Grandchildren - Because Legacy Matters
  •       Controversy surrounds the issue of whether laws on the rights of grandparents to see grandchildren should be overturned at a federal level. This article encourages the reader to ask a different question. Why have there not been federal laws put into place guaranteeing our children their birthright? ...»
  • Grandparent Rights to See Grandchildren: Solidarity Truly Is Power
  •       If you've found yourself in the position of questioning your grandparent rights to see grandchildren, you're going to need all the help you can get. This article addresses the need for legal protection of the grandparent/grandchild relationship and gives a brief overview of services offered by the A ...»
  • Grandmother Rights to Grandchildren - The Law of Birthright
  •       Do we not fondly remember grandmothers who gave us many of our treasured, joyful memories...wise, elderly women who loved us unconditionally? The comfort of her lap as she gently rocked our tears away after a scolding from mommy or daddy... trips to the lake, hiking the trails, building sandcastles ...»
  • Grandparents Rights to Grandchildren and the Power of 40 Million Voices
  •       When battling for visitation rights to grandchildren, grandparents often feel hopeless and alone. This informative article delves into the history and mission of the American Association of Retired Persons, and how this powerful group is a grandparent's best ally when dealing with legal issues over ...»
  • Family: Things to Prepare Before Going to an Outing
  •       This week is our city's Stampede and I have been blessed to have my daughter and her family stay with me in order to attend. There were several things that I did in order to prepare so that we could truly enjoy our time together and you might want to do the same when your family arrives. ...»
  • Grandparent Legal Rights - Help Is On The Way!
  •       Fighting for grandparents legal rights to maintain a loving relationship with grandchildren can be exhausting. This article discusses the American Association of Retired Person lobby and how its membership of over 40 million members can be a powerful ally in the movement for grandparents rights to t ...»
  • Laws On Grandparents Rights - Publicity Is Power!
  •       The laws on grandparents rights have been hard fought and there is much left to be done to guarantee a grandchild's right to a loving relationship with his Grand Parents. This article shares the story of one Florida grandmother who made a difference, and speaks to the power of the media to sway publ ...»
  • Do Grandparents Have Rights to Their Grandchildren?
  •       There was a time when the thought of keeping grandchildren from their grandparents would have been unthinkable. Today, many thousands of Grandparents each year experience the shattering heartbreak of being cut out of the lives of grandchildren. This article gives a historical perspective on possible ...»
  • Grandparent Rights: 5 Valuable Tips For When You Must Make The Journey Alone
  •       When it comes to fighting for the legal rights of grandchildren to maintain a loving relationship with grandparents, it's difficult enough when there are two grandparents who support one another. When a single grandparent must take up the fight, the odds often seem insurmountable. This article share ...»
  • Grandparent Legal Rights - When Did THEY Become Necessary?
  •       There was a time when parents & grandparents raised the children together and without conflict. What happened? This article presents an interesting perspective on societal trends which have led to isolation and the overwhelming need for laws guaranteeing the legal rights of grandparents to have a po ...»
  • Grandchildren Rights - Who Will Speak For The Children?
  •       Shouldn't grandchildren have the right to the unconditional love & legacy of a grandparent? What happens when grandchildren are torn from a grandparent's arms out of spite or misdirected anger? This article addresses the urgent need for broad-sweeping reform needed in the area of children's rights a ...»
  • Grandparents Rights To Grandchildren: The Spirit of the Law vs The Letter of the Law
  •       How has the law's interpretation of grandparents rights to see their grandchildren impacted our society as a whole? What can be done to stop the tide of destruction of the rights of children to their Grand Parents? This article emphasizes the differences in the Letter & Spirit of the Law and calls f ...»
  • Grandparent Rights In America - How Our Grandchildren Became Collateral Damage
  •       On June 5, 2000 the Supreme Court handed down a landmark decision drastically altering the landscape of grandparents visitation rights in America. As a result, thousands upon thousands of children have suffered the tragic consequences of abuse, neglect, and abandonment. This article speaks to the ur ...»
  • The Changing Role of Grandparents in Today's Society
  •       Lifestyle changes that come with having to raise a second family. More and more grandparents are having to take on the roll of parent. In today's society this is becoming the norm instead of the exception. So how do our seniors deal with this epidemic? ...»
  • The Role Grandparents Play in Raising Children
  •       What is a grandparent's role in today's society? How do we cope with the changing lifestyle of today's youth? ...»
  • A Grandparent's Mystery Gift
  •       As grandparents we love to spoil our grandchildren no matter whether they are tots or teens. The problem is we never know what to buy them, and end up giving them money. Or sometimes we will give them something that may seem precious to us, but at their age to them its something old and worn. They r ...»
  • Staying In Touch With Long Distance Grandparents
  •       Grandparents who live far away can have close relationships with their grandchildren. Here are some tips to keep kids and grandparents close. ...»
  • Grandparents Rights Are Robbed
  •       Grandparents are perceived as those innocent sweet little people that just remain in the background of the family. Unfortunately the grandparents rights are often robbed when it comes to their relationship with their grandchildren, and the grandparents rights to see grandchildren. ...»
  • How To Be Grand in Your Grandchild's Life
  •       Being a grandparent is a life stage equal to none. Raising your own kids to become parents in their own right is every parent's dream. And when it happens it turns your life around; here are a few advices that grandparents should consider if they want to be Grand. ...»
  • Survival Guide For Brand New Grandparents
  •       Grandparenting is an honor and a privilege. It is also a big responsibility. Though the children are not your own, they are children of your children, and your role as grandparent is a very important one. Whether your grandparents were wonderful or terrible, you can decide now to be the best possibl ...»
  • Amusing Your Grandchildren During the Half-Term Holidays
  •       Now the school holidays are approaching it is time to think how to occupy them. Holiday time should be spent out of doors, not on the computer. Keep your kids occupied devising new play equipment for the garden. ...»
  • The Important Role of Grandparents
  •       Those of us who watched the Royal wedding may have been prompted to consider the important role that grandparents can play in the raising of children. They are often uniquely placed to provide a valuable influence within the family. ...»
  • Teaching the Ten Commandments - Resources for Our Grand Children
  •       As a Sandwich Generation granny nanny, babysitting grandchildren many hours each week, I love to make quality use of our time together by reading with them daily, helping them with their homework, and making sure we all get plenty of fun and physical grandkid and senior citizen activities in. One of ...»
  • 3 Fun Activities for Grandparents to Do With Their Grandchildren
  •       Our life expectancy and quality of life has been greatly improved making today's grandparents much more vibrant than the ones we remember. One of the best benefits to this increased health and vitality among grandparents is the fact that they have more energy to play with and entertain their grandch ...»
  • The Role of the Grandparent in Their Grandkid's Life
  •       Becoming a grandparent is one of life's finest rites of passage. There's something very special about seeing your baby having a baby of his or her own. Not only does this bring a new dimension to your relationships with your children, but it also leaves many grandparents confused about their positio ...»
  • Claiming the Power Within
  •       My grandmother was like a heroine out of a novel. Her hand-beaded, elegant clothes hang in my closet. ...»
  • Grandmothers and Daughter-In-Laws - 5 Helpful Tips For A Healthy Relationship
  •       I have a wonderful relationship with my daughter-in-law. We get along so well, especially regarding caring for my new grandson. Some people can't admit to this, as it can be a sticky situation. Maybe there is jealousy going on? Or you have very different opinions about child discipline. And this is ...»
  • The Five Best Things You Can Do For Your Grandchild
  •       Sometimes when grandchildren arrive, you wonder what kind of relationship you will have with them. It is tempting to buy them gifts and treats every time you see them. It is also difficult at times to hear that they have made poor choices or behaved badly. ...»
  • Amusements for Grandchildren
  •       There are many advantages to being a grandparent, one of which is to have a garden without unsightly climbing frames and swings to mar the view. So how is one to amuse the grandchildren when they come to stay? ...»
  • Entertaining the Grandchildren
  •       We have devised various ways of entertaining our grandchildren during the school holidays. Using common objects it has been possible to create various types of swings and other amusements. ...»
  • What to Expect When Becoming a Grandparent for the First Time
  •       Becoming a grandparent for the first time is very emotional and also very unique. It can be stressful physically and psychologically but the experience is priceless and so very rewarding. Even though at times it might feel like that, please try to remember that the baby of your baby is not your baby ...»
  • Grandmothers Never Forget Their Friends
  •       I was waiting in line at the grocery store and the woman next to me, who I have never met, was itching to start-up a conversation. (You know when you just have a "feeling".) Her statement to me was "by the looks of the shopping cart, you must have grandchildren". Well, as I'm sure you know, we never ...»
  • Easter Activities for Grandparents and Grandchildren Include Resurrection Easter Eggs
  •       One of my favorite Easter traditions with my grandkids is sharing Resurrection Easter eggs with them. The kids enjoy hiding them, finding them, and then helping me tell the whole story of Jesus' death and resurrection with these eggs. ...»
  • The Wonders of Being Grandparents
  •       There are many milestones involved with birth. Your first child is a large milestone. While not as big a deal, your first grandchild is a wonderful milestone too. When you reach it, you're a grandparent. ...»
  • Be a Better Grandparent With These Tips
  •       Be a Better Grandparent with These Tips Being a grandparent is just as exciting as being a parent. The new addition to the family means you have another extension of yourself. You are looking forward to plenty of things you can do with your grandchildren. ...»
  • Grandma's Hair Was Violet
  •       The part I'm taking seriously in my grandmother-hood is making sure my grandkids know I love the Lord with all my heart and seek to serve Him daily. They see me reading my Bible at the kitchen table with my devotional book. We do devotions together at night before we go to sleep. They see another Bi ...»
  • How To Be A Grand Parent - What Has Worked For Me
  •       This article is for the grandmas and grandpas out there. Yes, your kids are now having kids. Imagine that if you will. What kind of grand parent will you be and how much fun will you have with it? Oh yes, it can be a load of fun. ...»
  • How to Find Financial Help for Grandparents Raising Their Grandchildren
  •       Places to find financial help for grandparent raising grandchildren is what we will be learning about today. When you are a person of retirement age and for whatever reason you have been put in a position to raise your grandchildren it can be a life changing event. Being a grandparent doesn't carry ...»
  • Are You Starting Over? Raising Your Kids' Kids?
  •       Did you think you were finally free? Your kids are grownup, married, out of the house? More and more people in midlife are finding themselves raising their grandchildren for various reasons. Here I talk about some ideas for raising those little ones and taking care of yourself. ...»
  • The Best Grandparent You Could Ever Be
  •       There is no definite guide or tool to follow in becoming a good father to your children. All of these responsibilities that you are doing for the good of your kids are coming from within heartily with willingness without any second thoughts at all. Each parent wants to show his greatest love, care a ...»
  • 3 Ways for Grandparents to Bond With Their Grandchildren
  •       Are a grandparent yet? If you are not yet on of the lucky people with grandchildren you don't know what you are missing. The times I spend with my grandchildren are some of the happiest times of my life and I can't quite put my finger on the difference between my grandchildren and my own children bu ...»
  • Common Challenges of Grandparents Raising Their Grandchildren
  •       If you are a grandparent who is raising your grandchildren you are facing a different kind of challenge than you did when you raised your own children. To start with you are not that bouncing young parent that you were 30 years ago and you can't even pretend that you are. Age has a way of slowing us ...»
  • From Great Wii Games for Kids and Seniors to Playing Tag - Babysitting Grandchildren Takes Energy
  •       Babysitting grandchildren on a regular basis is a lot of fun. It's also something that requires a high level of energy. In order to keep up with the grandkids, I work fairly seriously at maintaining a healthy weight. Right now, I'm trying out the Flat Belly (MUFA foods) diet. ...»
  • Signs That Your Grandchildren May Be Neglected at Home
  •       Sometimes being a grandparents means you may have to face some facts that we had rather not deal with. Child neglect is increasingly being recognized as a major problem for more and more children. Neglect is a form of child abuse and often the warning sign are missed, but don't let these signs be ig ...»
  • Making Cute Hair Bows For and With Your Grand Girls Can Add To Your Sweet Family Memories
  •       Are you looking for fun activities for grandparents and grandchildren? More specifically for grandmothers and granddaughters? How about working with them, making the cute hair bows for the sweet girls? ...»
  • CSA Helps You Ensure That Your Child Is Not Deprived of His Rights
  •       The emotional turmoil that a child goes through seeing his parents getting separated from each other is more than enough to ruin his childhood. Under such circumstances the government steps in and makes sure that both the parents fulfill their duty. It does so by ensuring that the child is brought u ...»
  • Having Fun While Making the Most of Our Fun Activities for Grandparents and Grandchildren
  •       As our grandkids get older, our time to impact them positively may get shorter and will be gone before we know it. Remember how fast it seemed before our children were grown? Trust me, our grandkids speed through life even faster. I've learned to treasure the moments we have together, proactively wo ...»
  • Giving Grandparents a Happy and Perfect Time
  •       How many of us have been raised by grandfather or grandmother? Most of the times when mom and dad separate or got divorced the ones who look out for children are the grandparents. This is very common scenario in any parts of the globe. Another usual case is having grandparents who spoil grandchildre ...»
  • The Responsibilities of Grandparents
  •       Have you ever thought about what responsibilities you have to your grandchildren? If you are a grandparents who is involved in your grandchildren's day to day lives you have more responsibility than a grandparent who lives 3000 miles away. This may sound crazy but children look up to adults and espe ...»
  • For New Grandparents It Is A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood
  •       Fred Rogers was a giant to generations of children and grandchildren. Many of his early viewers are new grandparents and some even seasoned grandparents. It is incumbent upon us as grandparents to carry his message of compassion, patience and morality. Let's make it "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborh ...»
  • Becoming a Grandparent For the First Time
  •       Who would have thought that you'd become a grandparent so early in life? Rather than reeling in shock and surprise as you discover you're about to become a grandparent, here's tips from a new gran as to how you can view this as positive, even great, news! ...»
  • Thoughts of a Senior on Life and Society
  •       Sure we are faced with much bad NEWS, but we've always had bad news stories. But looking positively, lots of nice things happen most days as I turn another page. ...»
  • The Role of a Grandparent
  •       The role of a grandparent is to be the second in line to the parents for the care of your grandchildren. That said you should understand that they are not your children so even though you may participate in their care you should be prepared to honor the wishes of the parents when it comes to how the ...»
  • Being the Best Grandparent Ever!
  •       Being the best grandparent ever may be a hard role to live up to but by now at our age we understand that being the best means being all we can be. Somehow being a good grandparent (for the most part) comes natural and doesn't have to be forced. Being the best to me means that I know I have to give ...»
  • Be the Best Grandparent You Can Be
  •       Are you a good grandparent? Just what make a good grandparent? I am not really sure if there is a perfect answer to this question. Being the best grandparent they can be is basically what all the grandparents I know want to be. We are just people to and I don't know of any road maps or books that ha ...»
  • Tips For New Grandparents - Three Tips
  •       Being a grandparent is probably one of the most life changing events that I have experienced. I can't explain how it feels to see a little life brought into this world that you indirectly played a part in. The old saying: if I knew then what I know now I would have had my grandchildren first,well it ...»
  • The Legal Rights of Grandparents
  •       The legal rights of grandparents are being questioned now more than ever with more grandchildren being raised in a household headed by grandparents. In the most recent Census Bureau statistics, 2.4 million of the nation's families are maintained by grandparents who have one or more of their grandchi ...»
  • Grandparents and Technology
  •       More and more older people such as grandparents and other senior citizens are finding that technology is an important part of their daily lives as they rely on cell phones and computers. People are enjoying connecting with people through this technology. ...»
  • Things Your Grandmother Taught You or Should Have
  •       Grandparents can be valuable resources for help and information. Children who grow up close to grandparents are fortunate, and the grandparents are lucky as well. ...»
  • Declutter the Office - One Grandmother's Secret to Having Toddlers And Work
  •       The struggle to be a full time, care-giving grandparent and work too seems to have found it's way to our home. Life as I knew it changed last year. With only teenagers left to raise, I took on the care-giving responsibility for taking care of my grandchildren while my daughter works away from home. ...»
  • The Steps to Being Your Grandchild's Legal Guardian
  •       As you may know there are more grandparents raising grandchildren now than ever before. If you are having problems wondering whether or not your grandchildren are living in a safe environment then it may be time to take action and gain custody or legal guardianship so you can be sure they are taken ...»
  • Grandparents Babysitting With Love
  •       As more and more grandparents find themselves as care givers for their grandchildren, they are enjoying the experience as they are able to become closer with their grandchildren. They are more than happy to babysit generally. ...»
  • How to Enjoy Being a Grandparent
  •       Enjoying being a grandparent is a true little perk that life gives us the opportunity to do. There are a lot of ways that you can enjoy being a grandparent but you have to be sure and understand exactly what the parents have in mind or you may not get to do it as often as you would like. New parents ...»
  • Why Kids Love Their Grandparents
  •       Kids love their grandparents because they treat them just a little more special than anyone else does. I haven't talked with anyone who can put their finger on what the love a grandparent has for grandchildren other than it's different. Grandparents love their own children but these little grandchil ...»
  • Grandparents Are Important
  •       Grandparents are important to the family foundation. With parents having to work longer hours or even work two jobs or a single parent trying to make ends meet,they need help from time to time. Grandparents understand the difficulties of trying to make a living and they understand how hard it is to ...»
  • How to Be a Great Grandparent
  •       Being a grandparent is an honor that some people never experience but one that should be taken lightly. I have never experienced anything anywhere close to it. Seeing those little eyes look at you like you are the greatest person on the face of this earth is like nothing I can explain to anyone who ...»
  • How to Be a Fun Grandparent
  •       Being a grandparent means you gotta be fun.Today we are going to talk about how to be a fun grandparent or at least the ways I try to be a fun grandparent. Most of the time it isn't hard for me because I just try to get down to their level just like a was just a little person like them. (You really ...»
  • Why Grandparents Are So Important
  •       Have you ever thought about why your grandparents are so important to you? If you haven't then you should. Most grandparents go out of their way to make grandchildren feel unique. Maybe it's because their lives are at a point they have more time or maybe they are just wiser and know how important it ...»
  • Grandparents - How Custody Laws Affect Grandparents
  •       f you are wondering how custody laws affect grandparents,the answers may surprise you. Grandparents have more questions about custody since more and more kids are being neglected,abandoned or abused. The questions are just the beginning of the process of gaining custody or grandparents temporary cus ...»
  • Want Fun Ways to Connect With Your Long Distance Grandkids? Sweet Family Memories With These 4 Ideas
  •       Staying close to grandchildren who live a long distance from you can be challenging. It takes some extra time, energy and creativity, but if you plug away at it, you can be quite successful. ...»
  • When You Become Your Mother
  •       There may come a time when a person gets older that they realize they have become just like their parents. When they are young, they don't expect that to happen. However, life plays tricks on people. ...»
  • Wii-lly Good Fun Family Memories Thanks to Wii Sports Games for Grand Kids and Granny Nanny
  •       What do you get when you combine a black or white Wii console, a Wii sports game program like tennis or bowling, three grandboys, and one Sandwich Generation granny nanny? You get a lot of laughs, a ton of fun times and so many special family memories. Yup, this baby boomer has gone over to the Wii ...»
  • Communication - Important Between Grandparents and Grandchild
  •       Communication is important between grandparents and grandchild. Here are some of the things that you can do to keep it open. ...»
  • Grandparents and Grandchildren
  •       It can be sad when you and your grandchild are living away from each other. It is natural that you would want to keep in touch so that they would know their grandpa or grandma is thinking of them. You can achieve this through some of these steps. ...»
  • The Desire of Old People to Communicate With Their Grandchildren
  •       Grandparents can keep in touch with their school age grandchild in so many ways. If you live near, you can always offer to take care of your grandchild after school especially since their parents are busy at work. ...»
  • Cool Jigsaw Puzzles Make Fun Activities and Great Family Memories for Grandparents and Grandchildren
  •       With snow and rain keeping many of us grandparents and grandchildren inside longer than normal this winter, it's definitely a cause for creative "thinking outside the box" to keep our often energetic grandkids busy and engaged if they are visiting for a long period of time or if we are regularly inv ...»
  • Fun With Reading Activities for Grandparents and Grandchildren
  •       Don't you love it when you get to snuggle down in a cozy couch, a grandchild or two nestled in your arms, and an interesting childrens book or five to read to them? Me too! It's fun, it leads to delightful family memories, AND it's wonderfully helpful and downright educational for your grandkids! He ...»
  • 3 Ways to Be a Good Grandparent and Spoil Your Grandkids
  •       If love can spoil a grandchild mine were born spoiled. I don't believe in always buying them a lot of gifts because I don't want my grandchildren to love me just because I buy them things. I do believe there is a time for a special gift and a gift for no reason at all. I am going to talk about ways ...»
  • What Are the Legal Rights of Grandparents to See Their Grandchildren?
  •       It is my understanding that every state now has some form of grandparents visitation rights. With what I have read it still seems to be very different in every state because the judges that hear these cases interpret them all differently. As far as I can tell this is the only way they can be done be ...»
  • Legal Guardianship For Grandparents
  •       Sometimes life just seems to bring things to use that we are not expecting or things were, that part of our life was over and we wouldn't do it again. Well life throws us curves and we as grandparents know how to do what has to be done to make things right. Even if you are a baby boomer now and reti ...»
  • The Importance of Spending Time With Your Grandkids
  •       If you are a grandparent you need to ask yourself if you really understand the importance of spending time with them. Your grandchildren are only little once and the best time to bond with them is while they are small. I can't rally explain the love I have for my grandchildren. I was listening to a ...»
  • Grandparenting: Seeing Things In A Different Perspective
  •       Grandparenting is actually an important part of a person's life because this is the time when you will be able to witness the changes, improvements and developments that takes place as your grandchild grows up. You learn to appreciate and get amazed on how a child's mind develops. It is also the tim ...»
  • What Grandparents Must Give
  •       As we grow old, we learn a lot of things that are not only for ourselves but also we can share them to other people. These things are powerful enough to influence them to do something better in their lives or to encourage them to do what you have done to be better individuals. Sometimes, the things ...»
  • Grandparenting Over the Years II
  •       In the 1970s already things were changing in the life of grand-parents. More and more women had started to work and therefore, I think that this relationship was slowly changing too especially if they lived reasonably locally to their grand-children. Of course being a grand-parent from a distance is ...»
  • The Changes in Grandparenting Over the Years
  •       I was lucky enough to have a Grandmother until in her late 90s. She was a wonderful and wise lady with a multitude of stories to tell of when she was young and although I enjoyed her stories, never fully realised, until my adult years, the changes she had seen throughout her long and exceptional lif ...»