Archived Articles on Grandparenting
When your Grandchild's Parent is Addicted
Many grandparents are raising their grandchildren because one or both of the child's parents is struggling with an addiction to drugs or alcohol. Substance abuse in the family hurts everyone. AARP shares some strategies for healing the family.
October 13, 2004
Source: AARP.org
Dealing with Your Grandchild's Difficult Behaviors
Raising grandchildren is hard work, especially if they have behavior problems. There are several treatable disorders that affect childhood behavior and some effective ways to deal with them.
October 13, 2004
Source: AARP.org
Welcome to Grandparenting
The thrill of becoming a new grandparent is like nothing else. New grandparents today are different than they used to be. Some issues are the same, but many are new.
September 21, 2004
Source: AARP.org
Grandparents and Child Development
A basic knowledge of child development helps grandparents avoid hurt feelings caused by grandchildren's behavior.
September 20, 2004
By: AARP Grandparent Information Center
One Grandmother's Story: When Denial Causes Crisis
Having not prepared for her daughter's death, Nita Stephenson faced a legal nightmare trying to gain guardianship for her grandson.
May 25, 2004
Source: AARP.org
Grandparent Resources
Wyoming grandparents raising grandchildren can find help using AARP’s online resource guide.
May 25, 2004
Source: AARP.org
A Grandparent's Role in the Family
The role of a grandparent isn't always easy. Sometimes it takes great wisdom, especially when child-raising expectations differ.
December 23, 2003
Source: AARP.org
AARP Foundation Grandparent Information Center (GIC)
The AARP Grandparenting Program offers resources for grandparents of all types -- those living close by or long distance, grandparents raising grandchildren, step grandparents, or those with visitation issues.
December 5, 2003
By: AARP Grandparent Information Center
Finding Help to Raise a Grandchild
AARP helps grandparents who are raising grandchildren address their legal, financial, education, health and support challenges.
December 1, 2003
Source: AARP.org
Finding Health Insurance for Your Grandchildren
When you're responsible for providing health insurance for a grandchild, it's not easy. AARP talks about Medicaid, SHIP and SCHIP programs.
December 1, 2003
Source: AARP.org
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