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For the most part they will be your lifeline to sanity, unless they nit pick you to death about the way you should be doing things.
So if you are expecting and your parents need some pointers on resources so they can feel involved too, here are some ideas:
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t's exactly what you think it is -- all about grandparents. Tips, links, articles, trends, features, savings, events and more.
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-- This site is awesome. I found it the day I found out I was pregnant with my first child. Create an account and let them receive the updates on how your child will be developing and at what stages.
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Fisher-Price Free Grandparents Newsletter & Website
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It includes activites, crafts and more as the children get older. (It also helps them with appropriate toys)
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section that's pretty helpful too.
4. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren --
5. Find help as a Grandparent according to your state
6. Educating your grandkids while you baby sit --- Even when your grands are tiny, they still love music and stimulation. Hold them in your lap as you visit sites like
7. Grandparents -- Don't go overboard with the spending and purchasing gifts. Sometimes that can cause problems. It's best to respect the parent's rules and requests instead of forcing your opinions, gifts or purchases on them. It's hard to hear NO from your children, but it's better than causing a family rift.
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