Grandparents (Subscribe)
Links
Benefits of Grandparenting
http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5313.html
Ohio State University Extension factsheet includes tips for grandparents.
Elderhostel Programs for Grandparents and Grandchildren
Offers group educational travel adventures especially designed for grandparents (over age 55) and their grandchildren. See Intergenerational Programs for the latest schedules, forums and info. No membership required.
Grand Magazine: Community
A national, print magazine for grandparents. Community includes chat, photo gallery and message boards.
Grandboomers
A site for babyboomers who are now grandparents, helping you in your new role in the family.
Grandloving.com
Website and book, devoted to keeping families close. Features an extensive list of books for grandparents and grandchildren to share, as well as long-distance and do-together crafts for all ages.
Grandmommy's Home for Grandparents
Tips on grandparenting, online games that the kids will love, things to do and other recommendations for parents and grandparents alike. Includes a section on Cousin Camp.
Grandmother Connections
http://www.grandmotherconnections.com
Offers unique, innovative, research based, and inspirational lectures, workshops, and seminars on 21st Century grandmother issues.
Grandparents for Children's Rights
http://www.grandparentsforchildren.org/
Information on the legal advocacy and public activities of the national non-profit. Links to U.S. state chapters and international groups.
Grandparents Magazine
http://www.grandparentsmagazine.net
Want to know the fashion trends before buying a granddaughter new boots? Can't remember the lyrics to your favorite children's song? Product reviews, gift ideas, ways to make the most of Disney World.
Helpguide.org - Grandparenting
http://www.helpguide.org/aging/grandparenting.htm
Discusses the joys of grandparenting and its healthful role in aging well. Suggests ideas for having memorable fun with grandchildren, and addresses the challenges, too. Non-commercial information made possible with the support of Rotary International.
Keeping Grandkids Safe
http://www.sptimes.com/News/012501/Floridian/How_grandparents_can_.shtml
A look at the all-important issue of safe sleep for infants, and how the guidelines have changed since today's baby boomers were 'just parents.'
Magic of Grandparenting Library
http://www.relationships911.org/Grandparent_Magic/
Public service site includes articles on all aspects of grandparenting, including building grandparent-child relationships, and dealing with divorces.
National Association of Foster Grandparent Program Directors
Professional membership organization advocating for foster grandparent programs. Offers history, membership and mission.
Suite101: Grandparenting
http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/nurturing_grandparent
Archived articles, discussions, and links, created for grandparents devoted to their grandchildren and their future.
The Communication Project
http://www.grandmaconnection.com/
Offers books, research, and workshops on grandparenting, intergenerational relationships, literacy education, and science education. Includes grandparenting tips and book excerpts.
The Grandmother Study: Intergenerational Caregiving to Youth
http://fpb.cwru.edu/Grandmother/
Examines the health status of grandmothers and the impact of grandmothers on their families. Offers description of study and timeline.
The Grandparents Club
http://groups.msn.com/GrandparentsClub2/_whatsnew.msnw
A friendly group to share brag stories about our grandchildren, photos, recipes, craft ideas, or just relax and chat.
The Influence of Grandparents
http://ndsuext.nodak.edu/extpubs/yf/famsci/fs548w.htm
In-depth description of the impact of extended family, especially grandparents, on today's society.
When Your Children Become Parents
http://www.whenyourchildrenbecomeparents.com
A site about the personal memoirs, funny stories, anectdotal accounts and first hand observations of grandparents as they interact with their adult kids who are now raising their own children.