http://www.sheknows.com/ Tue, 11 Dec 2012 08:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/839111/9-best-grandparent-gifts With all the spoiling grandparents do, it's only fitting to shower them with gifts from the heart that honor their role in your kids' lives -- even when it's undermining your authority! From birthstone jewelry to personalized gift ideas, these nine best grandparent gifts will let the grandma and grandpa in your life know they are loved. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/839111/9-best-grandparent-gifts Parenting Family Fun Michelle Maffei Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/847077/growing-trend-grandparents-raising-children The statistics are startling. In the U.S. alone, more than 4.9 children are being raised by grandparents. Even more alarming, this number has more than doubled in the past 10 years. In her thought-provoking book, The Sacred Work of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Elaine K. Williams offers tools, suggestions and insights for parenting grandparents and other kinship caregivers. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/847077/growing-trend-grandparents-raising-children Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Grandparents Naomi de la Torre Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/839713/your-ex-in-laws-and-your-children Kids in divorce can be dragged through a lot of turmoil, but when your ex-mother-in-law and ex-father-in-law are there to cushion the effects of the situation, the benefits to your children can be endless. From keeping things civil to encouraging your kids to confide in grandparents, get tips on how to continue the relationship between your ex-in-laws and your children post divorce. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/839713/your-ex-in-laws-and-your-children Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Single moms Michelle Maffei Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:32:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/839645/how-to-deal-when-not-ready-to-be-a-grandma Despite the fact that you feel too young to be welcoming a grandbaby into the family, ready or not, grandmotherhood is still staring you in the face. So what are you to do when you're not ready for your new role? Before you spin off into crisis mode at the realization of becoming a new grandma, get tips on how to deal when you're not ready to be a grandma, from focusing on how active you can be along side your grandkiddo to cute nicknames for young, hip grandmas-to-be. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/839645/how-to-deal-when-not-ready-to-be-a-grandma Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Grandparents Michelle Maffei Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:04:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/840125/how-to-retrain-your-child-after-visiting-grandparents When you get your kids back from a visit with grandma and grandpa, do you really have to live with the spoiled little grandchildren they've become? Take heart; there's no need to give up that valuable babysitting resource just yet. Before you swear off future visits between children and grandparents, discover five tips on how to retrain your child after visiting grandparents. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/840125/how-to-retrain-your-child-after-visiting-grandparents Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Mom & Dad Michelle Maffei Wed, 14 Sep 2011 06:31:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/839405/how-to-confront-overbearing-grandparents Whether they're your parents or your partner's parents, communicating with grandparents who refuse to follow the rules you set for your kiddos is no easy feat. So, how do you guide the relationship your children and grandparents have without waging a huge family war? From how to communicate your rules on parenting to taking your parents' feelings into consideration, find out how to confront overbearing grandparents the right way. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/839405/how-to-confront-overbearing-grandparents Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Grandparents Michelle Maffei Fri, 09 Sep 2011 07:33:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/839265/ideas-for-day-trips-with-the-grandkids When your grandchildren are old enough to spend some quality time away from mom and dad, taking them on a day trip is one of the joys of being a grandparent. When traveling with children, you may be looking for activities that won't wear you out. From low-key activities like a train ride to active options like a pick-your-own produce farm, discover fun ideas for day trips with the grandkids. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/839265/ideas-for-day-trips-with-the-grandkids Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Grandparents Michelle Maffei Thu, 14 Jan 2010 04:15:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/813081/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 a few safety precautions -- for their protection and yours. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/813081/is-your-computer-safe-for-grandchildren Parenting Grandparents Grandparents.com Editors Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:18:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/812774/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 browsing his profile, checking out new photos he's posted -- oh, and scanning comments his buddies left about video games and cute girls. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/812774/are-your-grandchildren-on-facebook-and-myspace Parenting Grandparents Grandparents.com Editors Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:09:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/812773/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 have dreamed of doing as parents. And when it comes to following the rules our children set for our grandchildren, we may even become a tad rebellious. These grandparents filled us in on the rules they love to break while spending time with their grandchildren. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/812773/grandparents-who-break-the-rules Parenting Grandparents Grandparents.com Editors Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:20:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/811721/10-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. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/811721/10-worst-things-to-say-to-your-grandchild Parenting Grandparents Grandparents.com Editors Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:10:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/811785/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 they're changing that first diaper, newbie parents quickly find their lists extending to include the items or experiences they want for their child -- your grandchild. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/811785/grandparents-what-parents-really-want-from-you Parenting Grandparents Grandparents.com Editors