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November 27, 2010

Grandparents Games

Here are some fun games I have found for playing with the grandchildren which don’t require you to purchase anything at the store. Grandparents Games 1: Newspaper Copy Games Each child and their grandparent receive a newspaper, a pair of scissors and a roll of sticky tape. In 15 minutes, each team’s task is to create an outfit – consisting of 3 items eg hat/top/pants or hat/dress/over-shirt – for each member using only the newspaper, scissors and sticky tape. Afterwards, […]
November 14, 2010

A call to action for Caring Grandparents!

As you already know as a Caring Grandparent, caring about and loving your grandchild is the easy part. The hard comes when the rest of the world intervenes. As an advocate for Grandparents Rights I see hundreds of cases where the love of a grandparent for their grandchild is impeded in its tracks by the realities of the world we live in. That’s why today Caring Grandparents must also be active grandparents. I consider my latest book No Greater Loss […]
November 6, 2010

Games to Play with the Grandchildren

Grandparents Games can be a fun way for you as a grandparent to spend time with your grandchildren whether they are right beside you at the computer of far away from you at home. Here are some of the best sites online sites that feature games grandparents can play with their grandchildren. Grandparents Games to Play with the Grandchildren
November 5, 2010

Resources for Grandparents

Caring Grandparents www.caringgrandparents.com No Greater Loss, Neil Taft AARP 601 E Street NW Washington, DC 20049 888-OUR-AARP www.aarp.org Grandparents Rights Organization 1760 S. Telegraph Ste. 300 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 248-646-7177 www.grandparentsrights.org Grandparents Magazine www.grandparentsmagazine.net Grandparents for Children’s Rights www.uwex.edu/ces/gprg/qandas.html Grandparents Resource Center grc4usa.org Grandparents Today grandparentstoday.org Grandparents Raising Grandchildren www.raisingyourgrandchildren.com GRAND magazine www.grandmagazine.com Grandparents United DE, Inc. grandparentsunitedde.org Grandparent’s Web www.cyberparent.com/gran National Adoption Information Clearinghouse 330 C Street, SW Washington, DC 20447 703-352-3488 naic.acf.hhs.gov BOOKS Canfield, Jack & Hansen, […]
October 23, 2010

The touchy subject of parental abuse

The most serious allegation that you can attempt to prove in court is that of abuse or neglect of the child. Therefore, if you make this allegation you can expect a spirited denial from the parent whom you charge with such an action or pattern of actions. Such actions can not only cause a parent to lose a child permanently but also lead to criminal charges. It is important to remember that if you suspect the abuse of a child […]
October 11, 2010

The importance of Caring Grandparents

Caring grandparents love to spoil their grandchildren and have special feelings for them. In some cases, grandparents are unable to have a close relationship with their grandchildren because of health issues and other reasons but this does not mean that the grandparents don’t love or want to see their grandchildren and this is something that the parents must think about. When a couple divorces they must decide or let the court decide, which parent the children will live with and […]
August 5, 2010

Proud grandparents: Grandparents and adoption

One of the greatest of experiences in life is becoming a grandparent, even if it comes through unconventional means. Grandparents whose children adopt have a wonderful chance to welcome a brand new person into their family. As with all major life changes, adoption is both a wonderful and challenging experience, filled with excitement, adjustment and joy. This is no less true for the grandparents, as they watch their own beloved children dealing with all the emotions that come with adopting […]
August 3, 2010

A “time-out” primer for grandparents dealing with grandchildren and discipline

Grandparents who find themselves having custody of their grandchildren, or just spending a great deal of time with them during visitation, may wonder about discipline techniques. Children who are used to “time-outs” may stump grandparents raised many years ago in entirely different circumstances. Time-outs can effectively stop behaviors that are especially hard to discipline. It can also serve as disciplinary action for a particularly aggressive or impulsive grandkid! These discipline problems can include everything from a temper tantrum to cursing […]
April 14, 2010

Our legacy of wisdom

Wisdom is sometimes just listening. It is sometimes teaching, learning, supporting, sharing and/or empathizing.  Wisdom is a grandparents gift to their grandchildren. Wisdom is worth sharing with those we love. God knows it is one of our grandparents rights since we have worked so hard for it. It would be scary for those of us that are grandparents to put a price on the wisdom we have gained through the years. The blood, sweat and tears that has been invested […]