GRANDPARENTING

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Amy Goyer

Grandparent Visitation Rights

By Amy Goyer

AARP family expert Amy Goyer answers questions from grandparents who are fighting to see their grandchildren, and gives tips on how to mediate this difficult issue.

AARP Programs

AARP Foundation Grandparenting Program

This one-stop shop has reference materials and contacts for first-time grandparents and for those raising their grandchildren.

Tools

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GrandCare Support Locator

Connect with local and national groups, programs, resources, and services that support grandparents

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Benefits QuickLINK

Get help finding and enrolling in benefits programs for older adults and families with children.

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Resources

GrandCare Toolkit

A thorough listing of health, financial, and safety resources for grandfamilies or relatives raising children.

Tips for Grandparents

Looking for a fun activity or vacation destination for yourself and your grandchild? We have some great ideas!

State Fact Sheets

Get helpful, state-specific data, no matter where you live in the United States.

Benefits QuickLINK

Find out if you or the children you’re raising are eligible for key public and private benefits.

Guide to Public Benefits

Use this quick reference to find out about cash assistance, health, nutrition, and tax-credit programs designed to help grandfamilies.

State Visitation Laws

Having problems visiting your grandchildren? Find out what steps you can take—in or out of court.

If summer means spending more time with the grandkids, one thing's for sure: It's a time when you look for ways to spend less money—or none at all—taking them and yourself to the movies.

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Yoga With the Grandkids

By Sarah Wassner Flynn

Eagle. Downward-Facing Dog. Tree. Show your grandkids these and other healthy yoga poses. They will say "Namaste, grandma."

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The Latest Video Games for All Ages

By Damon Brown

Catch up on the parade of new video games released over the past couple of months. You can play them with by yourself or with the grandkids. Read our reviews.

From the Online Community

Journal: 1nita

Journal: Being Grandma
1nita embraces grandmotherhood and passes along important advice to her kids.
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Group: Raising Grandchildren

Group: Raising Grandchildren
Find new strategies for balancing work, family, and personal time.
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Growing Up in My Grandparents' Shadow

By AARP Radio

Hear about life in the White House with Franklin Delano Roosevelt. On AARP radio, his grandson, Curtis, also offers advice to President Barack Obama's daughters. Listen now

Adventures with Your Grandkids

By Caralee Adams

Seeing the Grand Canyon or the rainforests of Costa Rica is thrilling enough. But sharing it with your grandchild can make the experience that much richer for both of you.

Books for Grandparents

By AARP The Magazine

Overstacked bookshelves at the local bookstore might make it difficult for grandparents to find the perfect book for their grandchildren. Check out our spring book picks!


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AARP Travel Center powered by Expedia has deals on cruises, car rentals, airfare, hotels and vacation packages.

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Insurance, med supplies & drug discounts.

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Guidance for retirement planning.

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Video Games for Grownups 
Read our latest reviews—with adult players like you in mind—of video games across multiple platforms.

 

Travel Expert Peter Greenberg 
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Join this group to discuss the movies and actors you love!

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You've come to the right place. Start your job search here on AARP.org.

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Annual Reports

AARP’s annual reports are now available in a fully interactive format.

West Virginia

AARP will be vigilant for consumers as the state considers a utility rate hike.