Archived Articles on Grandparenting
When Grandparents Provide Childcare
Many grandparents provide childcare for their grandchildren--and strengthen their families in the process.
July 12, 2006
Source: AARP.org
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.
July 12, 2006
Source: AARP.org
Getting Organized for Childcare
Information--and lots of it--is what grandparent childcare providers need most.
July 12, 2006
Source: AARP.org
Making Your Home Safe for Grandchildren
With a few simple changes, you can make your home safer for grandchildren.
July 12, 2006
Source: AARP.org
What to Do When There's Too Much to Do
Stressed-out grandparents can follow five easy steps to help them manage their time while caring for grandchildren.
June 28, 2006
Source: AARP.org
Steps to Healthy Living for Caring Grandparents
AARP suggests five steps that grandparents can take to stay healthy for their grandchildren.
June 28, 2006
Source: AARP.org
Visitation
In some states, grandparents can go to court to seek visitation, but in other states, grandparent visitation laws have been invalidated by the courts. In all states, there are some steps grandparents can take to resolve these disputes out of court.
June 20, 2006
By: AARP Foundation Grandparent Program | Source: AARP.org
Taking Care of Yourself Too!
Raising grandchildren is hard work--and it takes a toll on a grandparent's emotional well-being and social life. These tips can help you take better care of yourself, so you can take better care of your grandchildren.
June 19, 2006
Source: AARP.org
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Grandparents Taking on the Toughest Job
The April 30 special double-episode of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" highlights the AARP Foundation as the crew builds a home for an extraordinary pair of grandparents who are raising their orphaned grandchildren.
April 30, 2006
Source: AARP.org
You Are Not Alone
This guide walks grandparents and family caregivers through the steps to request temporary guardianship so that the caregiver can work directly with the child(ren)'s school, doctors and dentists.
April 25, 2006
Source: AARP.org
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