Articles in Grandparents:


  1. My daughter-in-law has wacky rules
    My daughter-in-law has come up with all these wacko rules regarding my grandson. I must vacuum my home twice prior to his arrival,...
  2. Tips for grandparents traveling with the grandkids
    There was a time when grandparents lived just down the street and saw the grandkids everyday. But, with competing schedules and...
  3. Is your computer safe for grandchildren?
    It seems like such an innocent request: Can I use your computer? But before you let your grandchild log-on, you need to think about...
  4. Are your grandchildren on Facebook and MySpace?
    When Pat Burns wants to catch up with her 15-year-old grandson, Dylan, she logs on to his MySpace page. Within seconds, she's...
  5. Grandparents who break the rules
    I think aliens must take over our bodies when we become grandparents. All of a sudden, we find ourselves doing things we wouldn't...
  6. Grandma-in-the-know book list
    Three recent releases celebrate the 21st-century grandma in all her diversity and brilliance. Hot Granny: Fabulous at 50, 60, and...
  7. 10 Worst things to say to your grandchild
    Make sure you memorize this list, so you don't get caught saying these things grandparents should never say to their grandchildren.
  8. Connect with far-off grandchildren
    Many grandparents are intent on staying close to their grandchildren and becoming an integral part of their lives, despite their...
  9. 10 Healthy habits for your grandchildren
    It's a time-honored grandparent tradition. Ply the little ones with sweets while they laze about during visits to your house....
  10. 9 Secrets to earning your grandchildren's trust
    To a tween or teen, especially, there's nothing like a grandparent. You're there for her when she needs you most, and you are a...
  11. Grandparents: What parents really want from you
    We all have wish lists -- full of those things that someday, sometime, somehow we'd love to experience or have. But, as soon as...
  12. 15 Ways for grandparents and grandchildren to bond
    September 13th is National Grandparents Day, a day when we all remember the special bond that exists between young and old. Chances...

Whether they're called grandma and grandpa, nana and pops or any other name, the job's the same: being a grandparent. Find out about grandparenting, and the best ways to help raising a grandchild or grandchildren!