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Welcome Wagon
Introductions are in order, and announcements have to be made.
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Please share a bit about yourself. Where are you from, how many grandchildren are in your care, and what makes you tick if you wish to share.
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From time to time, information will be posted to keep our members updated on new items and such.
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Words From Grandma Bananarama
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Now and then, Grandma Bananarama will share her insights into the joys and heartaches of raising a second generation.
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In The Home
Visits from the grandkids were one thing. Now they live with you full-time. Let's talk about the challenges with integrating small people in your adult lives.
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Shock Wave
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Those first few months prove the most disruptive to a once ordered life. Find support and answers to some important issues here.
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Probably the most challenging aspect of having custody is dealing with non-custodial parents. Share your experiences and help others to cope.
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Finding balance within the family is essential to a happy home. Find solutions to the change in dynamics within your new family.
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Things have finally settled down. Routines have been established, and life has a new normal. Than something to disrupt the peace rears it's ugly had. Sound off for help.
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Learn to cook for a crew again. Share your recipes that are fast and kid friendly.
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Still Working
What happens when you are still in the workforce? What about daycare? Do you have a sympathetic boss? The house isn't going to clean itself. How to assign chores for a tidy home.
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Finding daycare while you work can be a nightmare. What has worked for you? What to look for in a good daycare.
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Your job may seem a haven to the madness at home. But what if your boss is less than understanding? How to cope with balancing a job and the grandkids.
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With little people comes a big mess. You've worked all day to come home to chaos. Time for everyone to pitch in and help. Share your successes or give us your plight.
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ABC's of School
You're back for round two of homework, Parent-Teacher conferences, and school activities. It's not the same as it was the first time around.
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They learn to read in preschool now. How to cope with the adjustments of homework in Pre-K
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This area is for questions and support on the maze of schooling our grandchildren.
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Grade schoolers now have daily homework. Getting them to do it can be a struggle. Share what works for you, or get some homework help.
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The homework is harder, and takes more time. Share how you motivate your grandchild to care about homework and excell in school.
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It isn't just homework in high school. SAT's, and other standardize testing for college entrance is a priority. Help others get through the maze of have a high schooler.
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Politically Incorrect
We are a silent minority who need to start speaking up about issues which concern us. If we share ideas and network, we could affect some real change. Start here...
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New laws regarding custodial issues are enacted every year. Share what your state has on the books and what you feel needs changed.
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Do you belong to a group that supports grandparents with custody? Here's you chance to let others know what other support is out there.
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Playtime
It's time for some fun. Each age group enjoys different activities. Share what works for you, or get some great ideas here.
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Life is more than Barney videos to this age group. Share your safe and fun activities for your preschooler.
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Playing games, doing crafts, a trip to the zoo: Share the creative activities you have found that keep everyone happy.
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They are old enough for board games and more. Time to start organized sports and activities. Share your experiences and seek ideas.
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Theres more to life than T.V. and video games. Some more ideas to make that happen. Lifelong hobbies are started at this age. What's worked for you?
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Leftovers
Some things defy a category. Here are a few extras for your entertainment.
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The best observations come from kids, both profound and funny. Share your grandchild's latest.
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Share something to tickle the funny bones of others.
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Strife and joy bring out the writer in some people. Please contribute your heartfelt writings.
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Off The Wall
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This is the place for those questions and observations that can't be pigeon-holed in to a neat category. Let them fly.
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