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Articles by Ferida Wolff
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October 06, 2008
Congratulations, You're a Step-Grandparent!
The challenges are sometimes great for step-grandparents, but the payoff is the same as for any new grandparent: a loving relationship with, well, grand kids
Becoming a grandparent is exciting and challenging. Becoming a step-grandparent is equally exciting, but is often more challenging. Kim Fendrick, a clinical social worker in H ... read more
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June 19, 2008
When Your Present Flops
You spend a lot of time choosing just the right presents for your grandchildren. So what do you do when the kids hate them?
In one of our frequent phone conversations, my daughter told me that my toddler grandson loved dinosaurs and bubbles. So when I saw a dinosaur bubble-blower, I gleefully bough ... read more
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April 01, 2008
Embrace Your Grandchild's Quirks
Who says odd can't be absolutely adorable?
My 1-year-old grandson was in his high chair ready for dinner when he pointed out the window and said, "Moon!" Actually, it sounded more like "moo," but what's an n between gr ... read more
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March 18, 2008
Master the Art of Storytelling
A children's book author reveals 5 secrets to keeping an audience of tots glued to your every word!
Every family has an expert storyteller. Cousin Sandy was our family's legendary teller of tales. We'd be fooling around and he'd casually say, "You know, there was once an ele ... read more
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February 21, 2008
Grandparents Who Break the Rules
When spending time with their grandchildren, these grandparents are unabashed rule breakers!
I think aliens must take over our bodies when we become grandparents. All of a sudden, we find ourselves doing things we wouldn’t have dreamed of doing as parents. And w ... read more
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February 18, 2008
What Everyone Wants to Know About Your Grandbaby
The joy that little surprises bring...
As soon as I announced my daughter's pregnancy to friends, the inevitable question popped up.
"Does she know what it is?"
"Yep, it's a baby!" I said.
At that point, it wa ... read more
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Ferida Wolff is a Cherry Hill, N.J.-based writer and proud grandmother of one. Her essays have appeared in numerous periodicals, including The New York Times, the Philadelphia Inquirer, and Mature Years and Moment, magazines. As well, Wolff penned 17 books for children. Visit her website www.feridawolff.com.
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