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Yes, You ARE a Baby Person
So you say that while you're excited about the arrival of your grandchild, you're really looking forward to the toddler- and preschool-years because you're "just not a baby pe ... read more
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Grandpa Rules
When I first learned I would be a grandfather — and recovered from the shock that someone would be calling me "Grandpa" — I thought about all the things ... read more
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Just Found Out?
You just heard the news that your first grandchild is on the way. And you’ve exchanged hugs, shed tears, and cracked jokes about hoping the baby doesn't have your dad's ... read more
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How To Bond From A Distance
When it comes to forming a bond with grandchildren across county and state lines, calling little Annie to ask, “How was your day at school?” won’t suffice. U ... read more
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Is Your Car Grandchild-Ready?
When Chrysler introduced the minivan to the U.S. in the early 1980s, parents responded by making it the nation's new default family car. At the same time, though, they began c ... read more
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How to Be There for a New Mom
When you get that long-awaited call that your new grandchild has arrived, your instinct may be to grab the adorable newborn outfit you bought and wrapped so carefully and race ... read more
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How to Make Bath Time Special
Bath time with your new grandchild can be a tub full of fun, but since handling a wet infant can be like trying to hold onto a greased pig, it can also be a little intimidatin ... read more
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Step Up to Diaper Duty
“Diapering little tiny babies is not something I had done for a long time,” recalls Sharla Feldscher, 62, of Voorhees, N.J., who is grandmother to a 10-month-old g ... read more
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Kids Who Go Bump in the Night
For a child, what could be better than a sleepover at a grandparent's house? Watching videos in jammies, munching on snacks, and enjoying a relaxed bedtime make for warm memor ... read more
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Will the Baby Look Like You?
Maybe you have Liz Taylor lavender eyes that still melt hearts. Or maybe you have a Cyrano nose you wouldn't wish on your worst enemy. What are the odds your grandchildren wil ... read more
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When Postpartum Depression Hits Home
A new mother is supposed to be happy. She has a healthy, beautiful baby, so what could possibly make her sad?
Stress, anxiety, surging hormones, and a lack of sleep can all p ... read more
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6 Babysitting Basics
As a new grandparent, you’ve already fallen in love with the adorable grandchild in your life. But sooner or later, the baby's parents are going to ask you to sit for th ... read more
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Breastfeeding is Back
As Sara Savage and her pregnant daughter, Diana Hegarty, made their way out of a Manhattan boutique, they cooed at toddlers while Savage paid for her daughter's new breastfeed ... read more
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