Grandmothers

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GrandParents' Web
Dedicated to a grandparent's experience in love: grandchildren!
To the unconditional love of grandparents everywhere.
The Grandparents' Web consists of
Articles of interest to grandparents
Tip of the week for keeping in touch with grandchildren
Letters from other grandparents
Activities for grandchildren.
Grandpa's birthday book
A discipline primer for grandparents.
Fun at Grandma's house.
Names grandchildren give grandparents.
Science/Math fun of the week.
Grandparents' Camping

Grandparents Funtime
Grandparents as Mentors. Never Enough Time.Grandparents' Names
Grandparents Raising Grandkids: TOC.Free Grandparenting eNewsletter.Depression and Grandkids.Stay Open Minded.
Camping with Grandkids: TOC.Generation Gaps.
April Fool's Letter to Grandkids.Grandparents' visitation rights: TOC.Bonding with Grandkids.
Camping with Grandkids: TOC.
Getting Grandchildren to Obey Rules.
Grandparenting When Kids Divorce.Grandparent's Aging TOC.
Staying in Touch.
When You Were Little...
Go to Grandfather's House: TOC.
Value- Cultural Differences.
Entertaining Visiting Grandchildren: Table of Contents.
Joy of Reading.Grandkids & FrankenfoodsTOC.
Grandparents' Birthday Book: A Great (free) Gift!
Grandparenting When Children Divorce.
Letters from Grandparents.
Grandparents Seeking Advice
Grandpa's Birthday Book a growing up history of your grandchild that your grandchild writes for each year of his/her life. A (free) gift from grandparents.
Retirement: What a time for your utility bills to be going through the roof. Just as you retired or are getting ready to retire. There is something you can do, though.Discipline: A discipline primer for using time-outs to discipline your grandchildren. This is a very effective way for grandparents to discipline grandchildren without even raising your voice--especially if their parents use this system of discipline, too.
Keep in Touch: Tip of the week for grandparents to use in keeping in touch with grandchildren. Most weeks have two tips: one for the younger grandchild and one for the older grandchild.
Camping with Grandchildren: In the woods or in your home!
Grandparents Raising Grandkids: A series.
Articles Table of Contents: articles of interest to grandparents cover many aspects of life's most wonderful role. Everything from bonding with grandchildren to the generation gap to staying young and open-minded is covered here.
Letters: Letters from grandparents.
Fun at Grandma's House: Entertaining visiting grandkids-- fun activities appropriate to your grandchild's age.
Science/Math Fun. Print these often-changing short projects, glue to a postcard, and mail to your budding scientist-mathematician. These are really fun while teaching and building a love of science and math.
Names: Grandparents send in the names their grandkids call them--names of pure love and immature tongues.
Activities: Things for grandkids to do at your house--or more ways to stay-in-touch with out-or-town grandkids as many can be printed and mailed.
Rainforest: Introduce your grandchildren to the ever-important rainforest.
Visitation One of the big tragedies of divorce can be loss of contact with grandchildren and grandparents through loss of visitation rights: a series.
How Do You Know You Are Hearing Impaired? Questions to ask yourself to determine if you are hearing impaired.
You Now Know You Have Impaired Hearing. What Can You Do? Both the medical community and your own family can help with your hearing difficulties.
Involving Grandchildren in Your Garden How can you involve your grandchild or grandchildren in gardening? It is easy! Just offer them a gardening spot.
Involving Grandchildren in Composting Composting is a good way to involve your grandchildren in gardening, recycling, and earth-friendly activities. It involves dirt, digging, and water--favorite grandchild activities.
Starting the Garden with Grandchildren You have a garden spot for your grandchildren. The bed is raised and filled with organic dirt. The compost pile is in use. Now how do you start gardening with your grandchild?
Off to the Garden Store Off you go to the gardening store with your grandchild.
Cultural and Value Differences in grandchildren, their parents, and grandparents.
What would you like to see on the Grandparent's Web?

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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

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Benefits and Assistance
Health and Safety Resources
Data and Publications
State Resources

Benefits and Assistance
AARP Grandparent Information Center
Benefits and Government Assistance Eligibility Tool
Child Care Locator and Information
Children and Families Programs from HHS
Children with Developmental Disabilities
Children's Bureau
Kinship Resources for Federal Employees
National Center on Grandparents Raising Children
Social Security Benefits for Grandchildren
Student Loans and Grants
The Grandparent Foundation
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Health and Safety Resources
A Grandparents Guide for Nurturing and Safety
Bullying and Your Child
Child Abuse and Neglect
Food Safety Automated Questions and Answers
Health and Safety in Child Care
Mental Health of Children and Adolescents
Sex Offender Registry National Search
Toy Safety Publications
Travel Safely with Children
Vaccination Schedule for Children and Adolescents
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Data and Publications
Books Suggested for Grandparents and Grandchildren
Census Facts on Grandparents
Data Resource Center on Child and Adolescent Health
Grandparents As Parents: Facts and Tips
Older American Facts
Older American's Act Programs
State Fact Sheets for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
More Publications for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

State Resources
Grandparent Programs, by StateFind grandparent and grandfamily support, discussion group, kinship care, and more in your state.
State Fact Sheets for Grandparents Raising GrandchildrenData, programs, policies, and laws, by State. Produced by AARP Foundation, Children's Defense Fund, and others.

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Midlife and Beyond Articles

Render Unto Caesar--But No More Than He Deserves
Overlooking simple errors on your tax return can cost you money or delay your refund. Here are the most common types of errors taxpayers make on their returns.

Financial Peace Revisted


Christian Living
Is Your Church Ready?
Americans 55 and older will soon make up a fourth of the total U.S. population. Churches need to mobilize them for service.


Finances
Navigating Your Parent's Finances
When an aging parent can no longer care for him or herself, here are suggestions on finding and funding assisted care.

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LifeStyle
Going Back to School After 50
It is neither wise nor fair to just stop working while expecting family or society to take care of us.

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Marriage and Your Family Tree
When it's time for the other branches to grow, here's how to ensure a bountiful crop on your family tree.


Health
The Health Benefits of Prayer
Wanna' stay healthy longer? Studies show that a robust prayer life can lengthen life and mitigate illness.

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Retirement
Adjusting to Major Life Changes
We all have to undergo major life changes, many occurring at midlife.