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Robert Reich: Enjoying Ella
Grandparenting a strong child in a fragile worldAmerican politician, academic, writer and political commentator Robert Bernard Reich was born…
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Poppy Joe
Still smokin' after all these years The taxi ride from the stylish hotel where Joe Frazier lives to the stripped-down, shuttered gym where his…
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Neil Sedaka
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Julie Andrews
By Julie Andrewsas told to Mary Ann CooperOriginally Published in GRAND Magazine Issue 13 Nov/Dec 2006pp 24-31I lost my singing voice, but found…
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Martin Sheen
Originally published July/August 2006 pp 44-53Keeping the Faith - Cover Story Interview with Martin Sheen, GrandfatherRamón Estévez was…
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Nancy Pelosi
Originally published in GRAND Magazine Issue 17 July-August 2007 pp 42-47 All I Hoped It Would Be by Grandmother Nancy Pelosi - Cover Story…
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Donny Osmond
Originally published in GRAND Magazine Sept/Oct 2006 pp 44-53Living on the edge works most of the time - Grandfather Donny Osmond is Interviewed…
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Joan Collins: Who would have thought "Alexis" would be a grandmother-and love it?
For Grandmother Joan Collins, family and children are No.1 in the ratings Joan Collins played "Alexis Carrington," the woman all America…
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My grandchildren’s love is a blessing - Cover Story Interview with Grandfather Neil Sedaka
Originally published in GRAND Magazine Issue 15 March April 2007 pp 42-47 It was classical music that shaped the musicianship of the young Neil…
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Naomi Judd
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The Year in Review

Ah, another year is about to bite the dust and boy, it's been a doozy.

The big news was that our family tree sprouted a tiny twig, but there were plenty of sideshows along the way. A milestone college reunion. A road trip from hell. A major case of the middle-age blues, and a texting obsession that ruined my thumbs.

It all got started in January with a reality smack to us age-sensitive baby boomers. "He's so young," my husband whined as we watched our new president take the oath. "Correction," I whined back. "He's sooo young." Read More...

Nicknames

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What do your grandchildren call you? Some have family or ethnic traditions about what they're called. And grandparents are sometimes given the darndest names by their grandchildren for reasons that can be quite mysterious and inexplicable to those over two years old.

Since our inaugural issue, we've continued to compile a list of the myriad names that Grands are called. Perhaps it will inspire you or your own children! If your own 'grand' name doesn't appear on this list, send it to us by submitting the form below.

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Contributors

 

MARC HEQUET

Under One Roof
My wife is teaching out of town this year. Our son seized the opportunity."Dad, you're going to be…
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NORENE KELLY

Face-to-Facebook
"I'm just a born snoop with a built-in 'need to know' about those I love," says Linda Ling, who lives…
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JOAN CRONK

When Your Grandchild Is Not Who You Expected
Conceiving a child isn't all that complicated. The sperm meets the egg, 23 chromosomes come from mom, 23…
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