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Subchannel: Grandparenting. Date: January 31, 2007

Grandfathers Are Special

AARP offers some insight into the special gifts that grandfathers can offer their grandchildren.

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Subchannel: Grandparenting. Date: January 31, 2007

Playing With Our Grandchildren

Teaching grandchildren our games and having them teach us theirs builds special bonds between grandchild and grandparent.

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Subchannel: Grandparenting. Date: January 30, 2007

Connecting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren to Resources and Information

Raising a grandchild is a rewarding, yet often challenging job, and grandparents are faced with unique issues as they again take on the role of parents. A new program, the New York State Kinship Navigator, is now available to help.

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Subchannel: Grandparenting. Date: December 28, 2006

Giving Gifts to Your Grandchildren

AARP offers tips to help grandparents choose gifts for their grandchildren.

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Subchannel: Grandparenting. Date: December 28, 2006

Choosing Toys for Grandchildren

Grandparents can learn to have fun as they choose appropriate toys for their grandchildren.

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Subchannel: Grandparenting. Date: December 12, 2006

Grandparents Rise to the Challenge of Raising Grandchildren

AARP Minnesota organized The Pathways to Kinship Care conference to provide information and support to grandparents who are raising their grandchildren.

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Subchannel: Grandparenting. Date: December 7, 2006

Computing with Grandchildren: A Beginner's Guide

It's time for grandparents to get equipped, connected and informed about computers. AARP offers tips on becoming comfortable with the high-tech world where grandchildren spend their time.

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Subchannel: Grandparenting. Date: December 6, 2006

Bonding with Grandchildren Over Books

Reading to grandchildren helps create lifelong readers and is a great way to bond with the younger generation. AARP offers tips on making it fun, too.

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Subchannel: Grandparenting. Date: December 6, 2006

Safety First!

The holidays are a time for giving gifts and spending time with family--it is important for grandparents to keep some important safety tips in mind when buying gifts for their young grandchildren.

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Subchannel: Grandparenting. Date: September 6, 2006

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Initiative Partners with ParentLink

Statewide program seeks volunteers from your community to link grandparents with valuable resources and services.

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Subchannel: Grandparenting. Date: September 6, 2006

Assisting District Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

New help is available for the lawyers and social workers navigating the Web of programs and services available to District grandparent caregivers.

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Subchannel: Grandparenting. Date: August 28, 2006

Helping the Grandkids with College Costs

If you've considered helping with the grandkids' college expenses, look into creating a 529 College Savings Plan. They provide you with a tax break and may improve the student's chances of qualifying for financial aid.

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Subchannel: Grandparenting. Date: July 12, 2006

When Grandparents Provide Childcare

Many grandparents provide childcare for their grandchildren--and strengthen their families in the process.

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Subchannel: Grandparenting. Date: July 12, 2006

Creating a Family Childcare Agreement

Families need a childcare agreement when grandparents provide childcare. AARP offers a list of questions that grandparents and parents should discuss when creating this agreement.

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