May 10, 2018
This organization is headed in the right direction. Check them out.
May 6, 2018
I saw this article and it reminded me that unless a Grandparent or other relative has what is referred to in legal terms as “Standing” the children have no voice protecting them. Far from being an encroachment of parental rights this favors a thoughtful and complete review of the child’s well being. With the Opioid crisis upon us there is even more need for a voice for the children. By Katie Kull, Wyoming Tribune Eagle CHEYENNE – Wyoming’s Joint […]
January 28, 2018
When it comes to Grandparents Rights there is a significant question I suggest that Grandparents ask themselves while dealing with the complexity of extended family issues. The question is; How much do you want to pay to be right? Oh but he/she treats my child so badly. I have the right to say something. I will teach them a thing or two. These are just a few of the ways that lead to not being able to visit with […]
January 12, 2018
LAST RESORT In the present landscape of Grandparents Rights we are limited to just a few tools. Most of you reading this have already exhausted the common sense approach of appealing to reason. Whatever the reason for the breakdown in the relationship it is still important that we use all the tools at our disposal. A good first step is to gather all evidence of your ongoing and meaningful relationship with your Grandchild. This should include pictures, letters, card, […]
April 9, 2017
Having survived all these years gives us license to share what we have learned. I find that all I have to do is apply the Dale Carnegie principle of speaking in terms of other peoples interest and they will eat it up. I had just such an occurrence this morning. Each week when I speak to the grandkids I ask what fun stuff they are doing in school. My 11 year old bonus granddaughter went on a school field […]
March 21, 2017
Even the rate of change is changing. I am almost finished reading “Thanks for being late” by Thomas Friedman. He wrote “The world is flat” back in 2005. It spoke to the world becoming one market, etc. He was spot on. In this new book he takes on the rate of change with technology today. As much as I dislike it, the future is NOW. It would be fair for you to ask what this has to do with Grandparents, […]
March 8, 2017
THE WAY IT IS SUPPOSED TO BE Being estranged from a Grandchild is an arrow to the heart. We will do anything to re-establish that connection. From the extreme of legally asserting our Grandparents Rights if possible, to, let’s face it, BEGGING. No matter where you are on this continuum it is important that you retreat to your Caring Grandparent place and make a strategic plan before you do anything. Without such a plan we are often tempted to […]
March 5, 2017
When we have the ear of our grandchildren we should have considered how to best communicate with them. This is one area where intention is not enough. The greatest thing humans have to offer another person is our time and attention. This is especially true of these little humans we call grandkids. It will serve us well to consider several things first. Age Appropriateness; Many things I have read divide the ages as follows; 0-5 years, 5-10 years, 11-17 […]
March 1, 2017
The Loving support for a child is magnified when it comes from Grandma and/or Grandpa. Most kids can count on their parents loving them and lots of them know their Grandparents love them as well. The magic is when they are made to feel special by your showing up at things like plays and sporting events. We all crave love and approval and in the case of our grandkids they are like a vacuum cleaner when it comes to taking […]