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WHAT IS AN IEP PLAN OR A 504?
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STRESS-FREE DISCIPLINE STRATEGIES FOR PARENTS & GRANDPARENTS
Watch this YouTube video to master stress-free discipline strategies for parents and grandparents!
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THE EMOTIONAL IMPACT OF GRANDPARENTS PARENTING GRANDCHILDREN? (Raising Grandkids)
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4+ STRATEGIES FOR RAISING KIDS WITH ADHD: (Raising Grandkids)
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Blaming Others! How Parents and Grandparents Manage the Blame Game! (Raising Grandkids)
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MOTHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS FOR GRANDMOTHERS, MOTHERS, AND THE SPECIAL WOMEN IN OUR LIVES!
TIPS, IDEAS AND SUGGESTIONS FOR MOTHER’S DAY GIFTS FOR GRANDMOTHERS, MOTHERS, AND THE SPECIAL WOMEN IN OUR LIVES! Gift Ideas For All The Special Women in Our Lives Looking for Mother’s Day gift ideas for Read more…
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13 OF THE BEST FAMILY PETS FOR KIDS AND GRANDKIDS (Raising Grandkids)
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5 TYPES OF SIBLING RELATIONSHIPS YOU NEED TO KNOW! (Raising Grandkids)
Below see TIPS, IDEAS, AND SUGGESTIONS ABOUT SIBLING RELATIONSHIPS Establishing Sibling Relationships: Baby Number One Anyone who grew up in a family with siblings recognizes the various types of sibling relationships in the household. Typically, Read more…
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10 BEST BEDTIME ROUTINES FOR KIDS AND ADULTS (Raising Grandkids)
TIPS, IDEAS, AND SUGGESTIONS FOR BEDTIME ROUTINES FOR KIDS Successful Bedtime Routines for Kids Bedtime routines for kids are extremely important to establish daily consistency for families. Research proves that bedtime routines for kids allow Read more…
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WHAT IS THE IMPACT OF BULLYING? (Raising Grandkids)
Below See TIPS, IDEAS, AND SUGGESTIONS ABOUT THE IMPACT OF BULLYING Learning to Manage The Impact of Bullying Recently, my grandchild, who I have been raising for the last 7 years, has been experiencing the Read more…
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10+ EXCELLENT CALMING TECHNIQUES FOR KIDS AND ADULTS (Raising Grandkids)
Below See Tips, Ideas, and Suggestions for Calming Techniques for Kids and Adults Calming Techniques Experience Today I experienced one of my proudest calming techniques with my granddaughter even though the events leading up to Read more…
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NAVIGATING THE PROS AND CONS OF SCREEN TIME FOR CHILDREN
See Below: Tips, Ideas and Suggestions for Navigating the Pros and Cons of Screen Time for Children The Balancing Act for the Pros and Cons of Screen Time Navigating the pros and cons of screen Read more…
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15 WAYS TO RECOGNIZE THE CHALLENGES OF RAISING NEURODIVERGENT CHILDREN
See Below Tips, Ideas, and Suggestions for Raising Neurodivergent Children and Grandchildren Raising Neurodivergent Children Raising neurodivergent children is a unique journey that brings both joys and challenges. Neurodivergent individuals, including those with conditions like Read more…
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WHAT IS EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING : A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE FOR PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS
Below See Tips, Ideas & Suggestions for Understanding What is Emotional Well-Being for Your Child Learning the Importance of Your Child’s Emotional Well-Being: As parents and grandparents raising grandkids, we may ask ourselves, what is Read more…
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ASTONISHING INFORMATION ABOUT PDA DIAGNOSIS FOR AUTISM & ADHD (Raising Grandkids)
See Below: TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS TO UNDERSTAND A PDA DIAGNOSIS Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance, PDA I only recently heard about PDA, Pathological Demand Avoidance, and PDA Diagnosis associated with Autism and ADHD. A Clinical Read more…
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10 GREAT SUGGESTIONS TO AVOID RAISING ENTITLED KIDS! (Raising Grandkids)
See Below TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS TO AVOID RAISING ENTITLED KIDS Why I Raised Entitled Kids I often wonder how and why I raised entitled kids. When I dig deep, I honestly believe it has Read more…
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IMPORTANT GENERATIONAL VALUES OF GRANDPARENTS AND PARENTS (Raising Grandkids)
TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS FOR LEARNING GENERATIONAL VALUES OF GRANDPARENTS & PARENTS What are Generational Values? We all have generational values that are important to us. As a late baby boomer, and an early Gen Read more…
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THE MAGIC OF FINDING CONTENTMENT AS A GRANDPARENT & A PARENT (Raising Grandkids)
See below for TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS FOR FINDING CONTENTMENT AS A GRANDPARENT & PARENT Finding Contentment What is the magic of finding contentment as a grandparent or a parent? If you are anything like Read more…
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7 RELIABLE IDEAS TO STOP OVER-APOLOGIZING (Raising Grandkids)
See Below: TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS FOR OVER-APOLOGIZING What is Over-Apologizing? Over-apologizing is when someone continually apologizes for their actions. Even if they are not at fault. It has been found that over-apologizing occurs more Read more…
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I DON’T LIKE MY CHILD, BUT I DEFINITELY LOVE THEM! (Raising Grandkids)
See Below: TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS WHEN YOU FEEL, I DON’T LIKE MY CHILD! Why I Don’t Like My Child Of course, all parents and grandparents are embarrassed to say that I don’t like my Read more…
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11 UNEXPECTED REASONS FOR REBELLIOUS BEHAVIOR IN CHILDREN (Raising Grandkids)Â
Below See: TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS FOR REBELLIOUS BEHAVIOR IN CHILDREN Rebellious Children As I begin to write about tips, ideas, and suggestions on how to deal with rebellious behavior and rebellious children it is Read more…
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ARE YOU TIRED OF TAKING CARE OF OTHERS? (Raising Grandkids)
See Below: TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS FOR TAKING CARE OF OTHERS Taking Care of Others Have you ever thought about how many times a day you are taking care of others before you take care Read more…
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DO YOU FEEL STRESSED AND OVERWHELMED RAISING KIDS OR GRANDKIDS? I DO! (Raising Grandkids)
Below See: TIPS, IDEAS, AND SUGGESTIONS ABOUT FEELING STRESSED AND OVERWHELMED Feeling Stressed and Overwhelmed Raising Children I have been told for years that feeling stressed and overwhelmed comes with the territory of raising kids. Read more…
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UNDERSTANDING THE PROS & CONS OF 5 PARENTING STYLES (Raising Grandkids)
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10 + PRODUCTIVE IDEAS FOR HOW TO TEACH YOUR CHILD MANNERS AND RESPECT (Raising Grandkids)
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IS REDSHIRTING KINDERGARTEN BEST FOR KIDS OR PARENTS? (Raising Grandkids)
See Below: TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS FOR REDSHIRTING OR NOT REDSHIRTING KINDERGARTEN What is Redshirting? Redshirting, including redshirting kindergarten, means skipping a year. For school, typically kindergarten, parents are redshirting kindergarten for a variety of Read more…
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WHAT IS A HEALTHY WEIGHT? THE CHALLENGE OF FEEDING OVERWEIGHT & UNDERWEIGHT CHILDREN IN THE SAME HOME (Raising Grandkids)
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HOW TO DETERMINE IF YOUR CHILD HAS SADNESS OR DEPRESSION (Raising Grandkids)
How Do You Know if Your Child Has Sadness or Depression? See Below: TIPS, IDEAS, AND SUGGESTIONS FOR UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHILD WITH SADNESS OR DEPRESSION It is important to know if your child is suffering Read more…
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8 PARENTING MISTAKES THAT CAN CAUSE CHILDHOOD TRAUMA (Raising Grandkids)
TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS TO AVOID PARENTING MISTAKES Unintentional Parenting Mistakes Regardless of the type of parent you are, all parents are bound to make some parenting mistakes when raising children. I am a parent Read more…
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HOW TO FIND AWESOME FIRST JOBS FOR TEENAGERS! (Raising Grandkids)
TIPS, IDEAS AND SUGGESTIONS FOR PREPARING FOR FIRST JOBS FOR TEENAGERS Job Opportunities for Teens: First Jobs for Teenagers What are the best first jobs for teenagers? Looking back, most of us remember our experience Read more…
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HELPING YOUR CHILD UNDERSTAND THEIR CHANGING BODIES DURING PUBERTY
Puberty and Changing Bodies Puberty is when many things begin to change in a child’s life. Children may feel their changing bodies and emotions are out of their control between childhood and young adulthood. During Read more…
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FINDING A LIFE FOCUS FOR YOUR CONFUSED HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE (Raising Grandkids)
TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS FOR FINDING A LIFE FOCUS FOR YOUR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE What is a Life Focus? Finding a life focus as a 16,17 or 18-year-old high school student is much harder than Read more…
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THE INTERESTING LIFE OF A TAXI MOM! (Raising Grandkids)
See Below: TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS FOR BEING A TAXI MOM The Role of a Taxi Mom Ok, I’m not a “real” taxi driver, but as a mother of 5, now raising 2 of my Read more…
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BEST RESULTS FOR TAKING CARE OF GRANDPARENTS & PARENTS (Raising Grandkids)
TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS FOR TAKING CARE OF GRANDPARENTS & PARENTS Grandchildren Taking Care of Grandparents Over the past several years, the number of grandchildren taking care of grandparents has greatly increased. Statistics show that Read more…
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14 PROVEN IDEAS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF LEARNING AT ALL AGES, ESPECIALLY GRANDPARENTS! (Raising Grandkids)
Below See: TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF LEARNING A NEW SKILL AT ALL AGES Basic Learning Skills: Experience with My Grandkids In order to understand the importance of learning we need to Read more…
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13 VALUABLE DISCIPLINE TECHNIQUES FOR GRANDPARENTS & PARENTS (Raising Grandkids)
See Below TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS FOR DISCIPLINE TECHNIQUES FOR GRANDPARENTS (& PARENTS) Discipline Techniques Challenges Discipline techniques are difficult for parents and grandparents. Since parenting is not a learned life skill humans are born Read more…
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BEST STRATEGIES FOR STUDENTS WITH ADHD (Raising Grandkids)
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HOW TO LEARN FROM THESE 5 TRAUMATIC CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES(Raising Grandkids)
Below See: TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS FOR TRAUMATIC CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES What Are Traumatic Childhood Experiences? Traumatic childhood experiences may be caused by many reasons. Typically, trauma happens when a child experiences neglect, violence, illness, natural Read more…
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HOW TO NEGOTIATE CUSTODY RIGHTS FOR GRANDPARENTS [& CHILD CUSTODY RIGHTS] (Raising Grandkids)
Below See: TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS FOR NEGOTIATING CUSTODY RIGHTS Negotiating Custody Rights Negotiating custody rights may take time. Often, when child custody rights are being discussed or disputed, agreements may need to be arranged. Read more…
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13 AGONIZING EMOTIONS RAISING TEENAGERS HAVE ON PARENTS! (Raising Grandkids)
Below See: TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS FOR RAISING TEENAGERS My Experiences Raising Teenagers As a mother of five grown children, now raising my two teenage grandchildren, I have deeply felt, and currently feel, every one Read more…
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WHY ARE SO MANY GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDKIDS? (Raising Grandkids)
How Many Grandparents are Raising Their Grandchildren? TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS FOR GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDKIDS The number of grandparents raising grandkids has been increasing rapidly over the past 10-15 years. Currently, there are approximately 13 Read more…
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10 SIMPLE MORNING ROUTINES FOR KIDS, PARENTS & GRANDPARENTS: (Raising Grandkids)
Eliminating Morning Chaos Over the years, I’ve learned that rushing and lateness are my two biggest contributors to anxiety. Therefore, in order to avoid feeling overly stressed and anxious, I’ve created a wake-up routine for Read more…
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5 SENSIBLE RULES FOR CO-PARENTING, INCLUDING GRANDPARENTS: (Raising Grandkids)
Rules for Co-Parenting What are the rules for co-parenting? Co-parenting can include any other person or relative providing parenting responsibilities and structure for your child. Are you co-parenting? You may be co-parenting with your Read more…
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10+ BEST SENSORY TOYS FOR AUTISM & ADHD: (Raising Grandkids)
Best Sensory Toys for Autism & ADHD From Children With Autism & ADHD Many parents and grandparents ask what are the best sensory toys for autism and ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Having a grandson Read more…
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THE FUNNY SIDE OF EXPLAINING AUTISM! (Raising Grandkids)
TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS FOR EXPLAINING AUTISM (Disclaimer: This is MY personal story of explaining autism. I realize this is NOT everyone’s situation with, therefore, please do not take offense from my experiences with my Read more…
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RAISING GRANDKIDS ASKING WHAT IS THE BEST AGE TO START DATING?
TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS FOR WHAT IS THE BEST AGE TO START DATING What is The Best Age to Start Dating? Many parents, and grandparents raising grandchildren, want to know “what is the best age Read more…
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17 EXCITING RETIREMENT BUCKET LIST IDEAS THAT INCLUDE GRANDKIDS! (Raising Grandkids)
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HOW CAN SCHOOLS HELP GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN? (Raising Grandkids)
Below See: TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS ON HOW CAN SCHOOLS HELP GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN How Many Children are Being Raised by Grandparents in the US? Statistics show that 2.7 million grandparents are raising grandchildren in Read more…
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6 BENEFITS OF GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN: (Raising Grandkids)
Below See: TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS FOR THE BENEFITS OF GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN Statistics show there are many benefits of grandparents raising grandchildren. Although it may not be seen as a typical family dynamic, facts Read more…
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7 SERIOUS QUESTIONS ALL STEP-GRANDPARENTS SHOULD ASK: (Raising Grandkids)
TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS FOR STEP-GRANDPARENTS Statistics show that the current divorce rate in America is over 44%. Knowing divorces are rapidly occurring in the United States, as well as in other countries, there is Read more…
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10 EASY ENERGY-BOOSTING EXERCISES FOR PARENTS & GRANDPARENTS: (Raising Grandkids)
See Below for: TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS FOR ENERGY-BOOSTING EXERCISES How to Start Exercising Again? Are you a busy parent or a grandparent raising grandkids? Are you feeling overwhelmed and exhausted with the responsibilities of Read more…
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HOW TO UNDERSTAND PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS: (Raising Grandkids)
Below See Tips, Ideas & Suggestions for Understanding Parent-Child Relationship Problems The Need to Understand the Parent-Child Relationship As a child, the parent-child relationship is the most important relationship in their lives. Having a strong Read more…
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7 RED FLAGS OF TOXIC GRANDPARENTS: (Raising Grandkids)
See Below: Tips, Ideas & Suggestions for NOT Becoming a Toxic Grandparents Below are 7 Red Flags of Toxic Grandparents. Parents should review this list to determine if their child’s grandparents’ actions and behaviors are Read more…
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15 TOP PARENTING CHALLENGES FOR PARENTS & GRANDPARENTS (Raising Grandkids)
TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS CONCERNING PARENTING CHALLENGES Parenting Challenges Parenting challenges are common, and most likely expected. All parents know how difficult parenting can be from infancy through adulthood. As parents we know that raising Read more…
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20 MUCH-NEEDED MOM’S NIGHT OUT IDEAS: (Raising Grandkids)
See Below: TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS FOR MOM’S NIGHT OUT IDEAS Mom Chores Are Never Done! Are you a mom? Are you looking for some mom’s night out ideas for you and your friends. Here Read more…
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30 THRILLING SUMMER ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS AND GRANDKIDS: (Raising Grandkids)
Below See Tips, Ideas & Suggestions for Summer Activities for Kids and Grandkids Summertime is an exciting time to spend with your kids and grandkids. There are SO many summer activities for kids and grandkids Read more…
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7+ MOTHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS FOR GRANDMOTHERS & MOTHERS: (Raising Grandkids)
Below See: TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS FOR MOTHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS FOR GRANDMOTHERS AND MOTHERS Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Grandmothers & Mothers Mother’s Day is a celebration of all mothers, including grandmothers. Mothers and Read more…
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FUN EASTER ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES| 13 GREAT EASTER IDEAS: (Raising Grandkids)
What are Your Favorite Easter Activities? Check out These Fun Easter Activities for Families to Prepare for Easter. Below See: TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS FOR EASTER ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES Great Ideas for Easter Activities for Read more…
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6 GREAT OPTIONS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION: (Raising Grandkids)
See below for more: TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS FOR OPTIONS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION Options After High School Over the years, I have celebrated high school graduations for all five of my children. And, since Read more…
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THE SIMPLE TRUTHS ABOUT PARENTING: (Raising Grandkids)
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BEST TIPS FOR RAISING KIDS WITH ADHD: (Raising Grandkids)
See below for more Tips, Ideas & Suggestions for Raising Kids with ADHD Raising kids with ADHD can be very stressful for families. Fortunately, you can learn the best tips, ideas, and suggestions for raising Read more…
Custody & Visitation
5 IMPORTANT PARENTAL VISITATION FACTS: (Raising Grandkids)
Parental Visitations See Below: TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS FOR PARENTAL VISITATION Gaining Legal Custody In 2017, I petitioned the court for legal custody of my two school-aged grandchildren. Over the course of their young Read more…
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5 EXCITING CHORE IDEAS FOR KIDS & TEENS: (Raising Grandkids)
How to Encourage Kids to Do Chores See Below: TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS for Chore Ideas for Kids & Teens While raising my five children, and currently raising my two grandchildren, I’ve had many discussions Read more…
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WHAT IS AN IEP PLAN? DOES MY STRUGGLING CHILD NEED ONE? (Raising Grandkids)
See Below: TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS FOR UNDERSTANDING WHAT IS AN IEP PLAN FOR CHILDREN What is an IEP, Individualized Education Program, for Students from K-12 in the Public Education System What is an IEP? Read more…
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SUGGESTIONS FOR RAISING SPECTACULAR KIDS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: (Raising Grandkids)
What Parents & Grandparents Can Learn from Raising Spectacular Kids with Special Needs See Below: TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS FOR RAISING KIDS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Personal Experience from Raising Kids with Special Needs As a grandparent Read more…
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EASY & CLEVER TWEEN & TEENAGE HYGIENE TIPS: (Raising Grandkids)
See Below: TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS FOR TWEENS AND TEENAGE HYGIENE How Can I Give My Tween & Teenage Hygiene Tips? Tween and teenage hygiene tips are important for parents and kids. As tweens head Read more…
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5+ CREATIVE FAMILY DINNER GAMES: (Raising Grandkids)
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FINDING THE BEST HOMEWORK TIPS FOR PARENTS & GRANDPARENTS: (Raising Grandkids)
See Below: TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS FOR HELPING WITH HOMEWORK This Post is about Providing Parents & Grandparents With Helpful Homework Tips and Support How Parents & Grandparents Can Use Supportive Homework Tips? With the Read more…
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9 HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS WHEN RAISING GRANDCHILDREN: (Raising Grandkids)
See Below: TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS FOR GUIDELINES & BOUNDARIES FOR RAISING GRANDCHILDREN This Post is about 9 Helpful Tips & Suggestions for Raising Grandchildren and the Role Grandparents Have in Their Grandchildren’s Lives. What Read more…
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DETERMINING THE BEST EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS: (Raising Grandkids)
See Below: TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS FOR EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS This Post is About the Best Options for Extracurricular Activities for Kids and the Importance of Allowing Kids to Decide on Their Own Activities. Read more…
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7 IMPORTANT TIPS WHEN GRANDKIDS MOVE IN: (Raising Grandkids)
Get Ready! The Grandkids Are Moving In!! See Below: TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS WHEN GRANDKIDS MOVE IN This Post is About Important Tips When Grandkids Move In with Grandparents and Finding Comfort in Their New Read more…
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HOW TO FIND MEANINGFUL ADULT FRIENDSHIPS: (Raising Grandkids)
See Below: TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS FOR MEANINGFUL ADULT FRIENDSHIPS This Post is About How to Find Meaningful Adult Friendships and How Friendships Can Change Over the Years. Friendships in Adulthood As we go through Read more…
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HOW TO NAVIGATING COMPLICATED TEEN FRIENDSHIPS: (Raising Grandkids)
See Below: TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS FOR COMPLICATED TEEN FRIENDSHIPS This post is about Teen Friendships and how to Navigate Complicated Teen Friendships Navigating Tween & Teen Friendships Tween & Teen Friendships are often difficult Read more…
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SEEING LOVE IN THE INNOCENCE OF CHILDHOOD FRIENDSHIPS: (Raising Grandkids)
Making Friends is So Easy for Little Kids! What happens? See Below: TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS FOR SEEING LOVE IN THE INNOCENCE OF CHILDHOOD FRIENDSHIPS This post is about the innocence of Childhood Friendships and Read more…
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GRANDPARENTS UNDERSTANDING FEAR AND ANXIETY IN CHILDREN: (Raising Grandkids)
See Below: TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS FOR UNDERSTANDING HARMFUL FEAR AND ANXIETY IN CHILDREN This post is about how to Understand Harmful Fear and Anxiety in Children and the difference between them. This post may Read more…
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HOW DOES FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE AFFECT GRANDPARENTS? (Raising Grandkids)
See Below: TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS FOR TAKING FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE This post is about Taking Family and Medical Leave and the importance of keeping your family needs the top priority when making your Read more…
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5 FREE IDEAS ON HOW TO CALM DOWN YOUR MIND: (Raising Grandkids)
Find out how to help yourself move toward serenity in the days ahead! We all need a little help unwinding and feeling revitalized This post is about learning 5 FREE Ideas on How to Calm Read more…
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SUPPORT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN LIVING WITH GRANDPARENTS: (Raising Grandkids)
See Below: TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS FOR SUPPORT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN Support Services for Children When my grandchildren moved in with my husband and me we knew they had experienced years of trauma throughout their Read more…
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TRYING TO SURVIVE KIDS ONLINE LEARNING WITH GRANDPARENTS: (Raising Grandkids)
Below See TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS FOR KIDS ONLINE LEARNING The Reality of Parents & Grandparents Trying to Survive Kids Online Learning! In March of 2020, when the Coronavirus was declared a pandemic, educators, parents/grandparent Read more…
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SIGNIFICANT CHALLENGES FACED BY STUDENTS IN SCHOOL: (Raising Grandkids)
See Below: TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS FOR UNDERSTANDING THE CHALLENGES FACED BY STUDENTS IN SCHOOL How do Parents Understand the Challenges my Child Faces in School? This post is about Learning Important School Procedures & Read more…
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THE JOYS AND EXHAUSTION OF PARENTING GRANDCHILDREN: (Raising Grandkids)
See Below: TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS FOR THE JOYS AND EXHAUSTION OF PARENTING GRANDCHILDREN This post is about Parenting Grandchildren while maintaining your grandparent relationship. If You Are Parenting Grandchildren, You Are REparenting! What is Read more…
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5+ BASIC NEEDS OF A CHILD MOVING IN WITH GRANDPARENTS: (Raising Grandkids)
See Below: TIP, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS FOR 5+ BASIC NEEDS OF A CHILD MOVING INTO A NEW HOME This post is about the Basic Needs of a Child Moving into a New Environment. What are Read more…
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FREE AND DISCOUNTED CHILD CARE IDEAS FOR GRANDPARENTS: (Raising Grandkids)
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