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Autism Spectrum Disorders

Autism and a gentleman’s gentleman

The year 1924 marked many historical events with significant impact on the world. However, the biggest event of the year in the eyes...

Grandparents

How do you handle overbearing grandparents?

Grandmas and grandpas are treasures in a child’s life, but when they become a little too involved or judge their own child’s...

Parenting Tips & Advice

How to handle mom drama during the holidays

Your daughter has been begging to see Grandma and wants to know not if — but when — she’s coming over for the holidays. But you and...

Family Activities

Involve grandparents in holiday celebrations

The holidays are a perfect opportunity to gather your extended family. Give your parents and in-laws a chance to be involved in your...

Family Fun

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...

Parenting Tips & Advice

Now the kids won't pout when they get kicked out

It's the holidays again and as great as it is to get together with family, it can mean a lot of bodies under one roof. And usually...

Mom & Dad

Having a baby when you don’t have a mom

If you lost your own mother before you became a parent, it can be truly bittersweet to go through pregnancy, birth and the baby...

Grandparents

When grandparents are divorced

"Why are Grandma and Grandpa divorced?" is a tough question, but we have answers. Here's what you need to know about everything from...

Crafts

Grandparents Day crafts and activities for kids

Looking for a way to help your kids shower your parents on Grandparents Day? From activities for grandparents and grandkids that...

Family Activities

Plan a special Grandparents Day

There is something so special about the grandchild-grandparent relationship... Why not celebrate it? Make this Grandparents Day...

Grandparents

Keep your kids connected with their grandparents

There is nothing more special than the relationship between your parents and your children, don't you agree? But, if the...

Family Activities

Big Miracle star Ted Danson values the importance of being close to family

Actor Ted Danson is one of the many wonderful actors appearing in the new feel-good film Big Miracle . Recently Danson sat down...

Mom & Dad

5 Holiday gift ideas from kids to grandma and grandpa

Grandma and grandpa spoil your kids all year long. This holiday season, give them a special gift from your children. Consider one of...

Grandparents

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...

Single moms

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...

Grandparents

How to deal when you're 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...

Mom & Dad

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...

Grandparents

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...

Grandparents

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...

Grandparents

4 Ways for kids to bond with grandparents

Short visits with the grandparents are great for grandkids, but you can help the kids strengthen the bond between generations with a...

Family Fun

120 Top nicknames for grandparents

One of the most important roles a parent can take is becoming a grandparent, so what title should mark such an important role? From...