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Amy Orringer

received a Master's in Secondary English Education from Loyola Marymount University. She was an eighth-grade English teacher, and currently works on school-reform initiatives in the Los Angeles Unified School District.

Books & Educational A Grandparent's Book-Buying Guide, by Genre Our favorite young-adult books, listed by genre. Match your grandchild's interests! See all tween book picks �		Books & Educational Tween Literature Review: Tales of the Undead and the Underwater Fantastical tales featuring zombies, vampires, and mermaids More macabre reads �

Books & Educational Where The Boys Are (or Should Be, at Least) For avid readers, the best new novels for teen and tween grandsons The boys are back �		Books & Educational Tween Literature Roundup Stories about how smart kids finish first, even when the entire world is against them Feel good stories �

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Video Contest: Enter the "Get Active with Your Grandkids" Video Contest! Ten winners will receive a Schwinn bicycle with helmet!

Recipes: 3 Recipes from Ming Tsai and a DVD Giveaway! Whip up these fresh, fast recipes from Ming Tsai and enter to win his new DVD

activities: 25 Great Sleepover Activities Make your grandkids' evening so fun they'll want to come back next week, too

Money: 5 Shopping Tricks to Save You More at the Store Learn how to tell what's a real deal, and what isn't

toys: Our Favorite Toys on the Silver Screen Some of the best films and movie characters were inspired by toys � take a look!

Benefits Club Giveaway: Win a Mystery Hat Game From Learning Resources Make Learning Magical!

article: The Benefits of Forging Family Traditions Our columnist reflects on the annual family vacation that binds the generations

Money: Trade in Your Old Electronics They may be worth more than you think

Coloring Pages: Rainy Day Let spring showers inspire the artist in your grandchild

Benefits Club Deal: Coffees of Hawaii: Save 10% & Free Shipping! Say Aloha to great coffee!

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