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Amy Goyer

Known for her expertise on multigenerational and grandparenting issues, Amy Goyer is the AARP's family, parenting, and grandparenting expert.

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Dealing With Grief During the Holidays

10 things to help get you through this difficult time. read

5 Ways to Teach Grandkids About Giving

You can be a powerful role model when it comes to teaching children to think about others. read

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Get Active With Your Grandkids

Enjoy the benefits of exercise with these 5 fun activities for all ages. read

6 Top Grandparent Advocates

Grandparents in Action

Meet 6 people who channeled concern for grandkids into advocacy for a local or national cause. read

Grandparent Visitation

Resolve Grandparent Visitation Disputes

Working with a professional mediator can help both sides come to a mutual agreement. read

5 Don'ts of Grandparenting

Avoid these common pitfalls, and enjoy strong and lasting relationships with your grandkids. read

How to Organize Your Family Reunion

More people will want to come if everyone is involved in planning the family reunion. Listen

30 Great Things to Do With Grandkids

Invite the grandkids and put a new twist on old traditions — or start some new ones. Do

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Multigenerational Families

When Generations Share Space

Millions of American families have three or more generations living under one roof: Amy Goyer shares her tips for living in a multigenerational household. read

Autism Survey: Mobilizing Family Support

Grandparents Often ID Autistic Traits

Grandparents play a key role in raising concerns and supporting grandkids diagnosed with ASD. read

Grandparents and Visitation

Several cases have changed the legal landscape of grandparents’ visitation right. Listen

More Grandparents Raising Grandkids

New census data shows an increase in children being raised by extended family. read

Helping Aging Parents Move

Lessons from the "Big Move": From the family home to a continuing care community. read

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