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Barbara Graham

is the editor of Eye of My Heart: 27 Writers Reveal the Hidden Pleasures and Perils of Being a Grandmother (Harper, 2009). She is a frequent contributor to O: The Oprah Magazine and has written for Glamour, More, National Geographic Traveler, Redbook, Time, and Vogue. Graham lives with her husband in Washington, D.C., and has two grandchildren. Learn more at her website.
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How to Live With Your Kids and Grandkids

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3 Generations, 1 Roof

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Seeing the Grandkids: What's Your Arrangement?

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Why We Don't Love Being Called Grandma

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When a Grandmother Gets Shut Out

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Does TV Get Grandparenting Right?

How far can you go in disciplining grandkids? One network show tackles a tricky question. Is Zeek Braverman a role model? »

How Much More Can Grandparents Give?

Too many grandparents give to children and grandchildren till it hurts 10 guidelines for helping them and you »

5 New Year's Resolutions for Grandparents

These changes could give you and your families a happier year Feel the love »

The Mother-in-Law's Lament

She wishes her son would tell her more about her grandkids, but it's just not his nature Suffering from daughter envy »

10 Things That Should Worry Parents

These are the issues our grandkids' parents need to address Are your adult kids in denial? »

The Long-Distance Grandparent Survival Guide

Advice from a grandma who's had the kids around the corner and across the ocean They WILL know you »

I'm the Grandmother, Not the Babysitter!

We all want to help out with the kids, but no one wants to be taken for granted And how about a thank you? »

12 Steps to Becoming a Happier Grandparent

In honor of Grandparents Day, a dozen ways to make the most of your role Start by letting go of guilt »

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