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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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December 30, 2011

What do James Earl Jones, Eric Clapton, and George Lopez have in common?

They were raised by their grandparents.Celebrities and politicians, from Pierce Brosnan to Carol Burnett to Oprah Winfrey, were raised by their grandparents. That list goes on to include…
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December 28, 2011

Three Reasons to Donate Today

1. Our grandchildren are our future. Their health and happiness is a priority for everyone - grandparents, parents, family members, friends, communities.2. Grandparents matter. They make a…
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December 27, 2011

Let's Fight Together in 2012

The following is an all-too familiar story."My daughter and I were always close. When she was in her early 20s, she got pregnant and became a single mother. I took her and my grandchild in…
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