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Subchannel: Grandparenting. Date: January 9, 2008

Grandparents and Child Development

A basic knowledge of child development helps grandparents avoid hurt feelings caused by grandchildren's behavior.

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Subchannel: Grandparenting. Date: January 8, 2008

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.

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Subchannel: Grandparenting. Date: January 8, 2008

Mr. Rogers' Passion for Learning

Fred Rogers, mild-mannered pioneer of children's TV, author, minister and musician, is not taking retirement lying down. Just over a year after the final airing of episode of Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood (it lives on in reruns), he is releasing new books on childhood development, hosting a web site and speaking out on behalf of kids, families and educators

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Subchannel: Grandparenting. Date: December 18, 2007

Reading to Your Grandchildren

Reading to grandchildren has so many benefits: having fun, building vocabulary, teaching curiosity, creating lifelong readers and, above all, spending time with them.

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Subchannel: Grandparenting. Date: December 11, 2007

Boy Crazy

The author details the difference between growing up around girls and the newness of raising a grandson.

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Subchannel: Grandparenting. Date: May 4, 2007

Tax Tips

Check out these tax credits. If you're raising a grandchild, you may be eligible for any of three tax credit programs. Why pay more taxes than required?

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Subchannel: Grandparenting. Date: May 3, 2007

Help for Grandfamilies in Financial Crisis

The AARP Foundation's Money Management Plus program can help older people get their finances in order and under control. Qualified participants meet with a financial advisor for free to discuss their financial options.

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Subchannel: Grandparenting. Date: May 3, 2007

Keeping Grandchildren Healthy: What's New?

What's new--and what has stayed the same--in health care for grandchildren? From shots to sleeping to preventing poisoning, AARP offers tips to grandparents.

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Subchannel: Grandparenting. Date: April 23, 2007

Housing Issues

Housing can be a major challenge for grandparent caregivers. Fortunately, recent developments suggest that help is on the way.

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Subchannel: Grandparenting. Date: April 19, 2007

When your Grandchild's Parent is in Prison

When parents go to prison, grandparents often step in to help with children left behind. AARP shares steps that grandparents can take to help their grandchildren cope

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Subchannel: Grandparenting. Date: April 19, 2007

Succeeding in School

Helping a young student succeed in school can be very challenging for a grandparent who is raising a grandchild. Tips on school enrollment, the first day, learning disabilities, and more.

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Subchannel: Grandparenting. Date: April 18, 2007

Trauma

AARP gathers advice from child experts about how grandparents can help young children cope with disasters.

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Subchannel: Grandparenting. Date: February 19, 2007

Public Benefits Programs

Information and tips about financial assistance programs for grandparents raising grandchildren.

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Subchannel: Grandparenting. Date: February 7, 2007

Free Legal Guide for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

AARP Wisconsin has developed a free legal guide for grandparents who are raising grandchildren read more about how to obtain your free copy.

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