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February 16, 2012

Grandparent Leadership

Be a part of the movement by applying to be one of our new Grandparent Leaders! The first cohort has begun, and we're currently recruiting for the second cohort. Check out the info…
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February 15, 2012

Grandparent and Relative Rights in Nebraska

Last week, a bill was introduced in the Nebraska Legislature that would expand the right of visitation in a divorce case from just grandparents to "anyone with a vested interest in the…
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February 14, 2012

Happy Valentine's Day!

It's Valentine's Day!  Love is in the air...  or, at least, in the chocolates!  We hope that you have a special someone, spouse or otherwise, to spend today with and…
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February 7, 2012

Advocating for Grandparents in 2012

NCGCR Professional Development WebinarTuesday, February 28th, 2:00pm EST With the 2012 elections fast upon us, many organizations are planning advocacy efforts during the legislative and…
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February 6, 2012

Making Children a Priority: Leading Change

Presented by the Child Welfare League of AmericaFebruary 26-29, 2012, in Washington, DC If you're not already planning on attending, be sure to check this out! In just a few weeks, the…
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January 29, 2012

Saratoga Forum for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

The National Committee of Grandparents for Children’s Rights today announcedthe first in a series of public forums on grandparents raising grandchildren inNew York’s Capital…
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January 16, 2012

The Hills Are Alive With the Sound of Grandpa!

Over the holidays, I spent some time watching old movies andsnuggling up with my family. One ofthose movies was the beloved and treasured Sound of Music. It’s a great movie if you…
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January 13, 2012

Grandma, Grannie, Nana, Pop - what's in a name?

Throughout history, nicknames for grandparents have runrampant.We know the usually – Nan, Nana, Gran, Grannie, Grandmama,Gramps, Granddaddy, Pop, Papa…The titles are often…
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January 8, 2012

Grannie, the Most Affordable Babysitter in Town

Unemployment in American may remain high, but many familiesstill have two parents employed. Forfamilies with young children, it’s often a battle between the cost of childcareand the…
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January 5, 2012

New Years Resolutions for Grandparents

As the new yearbegins and the old one comes to a close, it’s time to set a few goals on thetable – this time, just for grandparents!Check out our top five resolutions for…
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