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Articles by Lambeth Hochwald

 Retirement Trend: North Carolina
October 15, 2008
Retirement Trend: North Carolina
These days, smart retirees are flocking to Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill — and their grandchildren can't wait to visit

If you’re thinking about retiring someplace with mild winters, consider taking your grandchildren on a visit to North Carolina. Thirty-seven percent of the 300,000 peopl ... read more
 The Step Grands
July 15, 2007
The Step Grands
The ins and outs of dating - and marrying - a grandparent

Dating a grandparent can be fantastic. Playing the role of Grandma's new boyfriend, though, can also be complicated. And, a grandparent’s dating life can affect adult ch ... read more
 Top 5 Family Reunion Getaways
June 15, 2007
Top 5 Family Reunion Getaways
Planning to get the whole gang together? We've got you covered.

When a family reunion works, it really works. You can shop while your grandson snoozes, and your daughter-in-law can take a Pilates class while your son sits on a porch chair ... read more
 A Guided Tour of the Toddler Years
June 10, 2007
A Guided Tour of the Toddler Years
From potty training, to sippy cups, to stomping-feet tantrums, here's what's going on with your toddler grandkids.

There’s nothing like watching your whirling dervish of a grandchild. Have you ever seen that much energy? Ask anyone and they’ll tell you that the toddler phase of ... read more
 Activities 8-11: Tap Their Intellect
June 09, 2007
Activities 8-11: Tap Their Intellect


When kids turn 8 years old, curiosity levels soar. Now, you can have a real conversation with your grandkids, and we guarantee you’ll marvel at their intellect and desir ... read more
 Baby on Board
June 09, 2007
Baby on Board


We’re sure it's been a while since you last cruised around town with a baby in tow. Not to worry. Chances are, your little traveler will be pleased as punch just watchin ... read more
 Toddler: Bebop in the Car Seat
June 08, 2007
Toddler: Bebop in the Car Seat


To your inquisitive toddler grandchild, car trips — whether to the local ice cream parlor or the post office — are anything but tedious. To them, a jaunt in the ca ... read more
 Ages 12-15: Get Chatty with Her
June 08, 2007
Ages 12-15: Get Chatty with Her


Now that your grandchild is older, she can sit right next to you in the front seat. Now, it 's much easier to hear what she has to say. Here, ways to stir up conversation as t ... read more
 Ages 8-11: A Bona Fide Co-Pilot
June 08, 2007
Ages 8-11: A Bona Fide Co-Pilot


The best way to interact with an 8- to 11-year-old grandchild while driving is to have him or her handle the navigation ... even if you've got a keen sense of direction. Here, ... read more
 Ages 5-7: Road Games
June 08, 2007
Ages 5-7: Road Games


Hanging out with a 5- to 7-year-old in the car can be a joy, but — as the Boy Scouts say — the best advice is to be prepared. Here, a few ways to make even the sho ... read more
 Activities 5-7: Let the Real Fun Begin
June 08, 2007
Activities 5-7: Let the Real Fun Begin


Your little ones are entering, or reaching beyond, kindergarten. Now they're ready to actively participate in some big-time activities ... with you. We're talking making intri ... read more
 Activities Toddler: Go Beyond Bubbles
June 07, 2007
Activities Toddler: Go Beyond Bubbles


Entertaining a toddler? Set aside the flashy toys. Consider this, instead: The simplest things — bubbles, dry pasta, a deck of cards to stack — are enough to keep ... read more
 Ages 15-18: Drivers
June 07, 2007
Ages 15-18: Driver's Ed


Next time you’re driving with your grandchild, optimize the moment. Prime him for driving with a little lesson. Here, three quick-and-easy ideas to consider trying while ... read more
 Activities 15-18: Home Improvement
June 07, 2007
Activities 15-18: Home Improvement


Once your grandchild turns 15, he’s bound to be up for some challenging projects around the house -- even if he doesn't let on how psyched he is. We’ve come up wit ... read more
 Activities12-15: Get off the Adult Radar
June 07, 2007
Activities12-15: Get off the Adult Radar


To 12- to 15-year-olds, adults can be more of a drag than a delight. But, start to speak their language and you may become the hip-grandparent exception to the rule. Here, thr ... read more
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Lambeth Hochwald is a New York City-based journalist who writes features for such publications as Eating Well, Health, Marie Claire, Parenting, and Redbook. The author of Wien (Warwick Books), a coffee table book about Vienna, Lambeth has been an adjunct professor of journalism at New York University since 2001. When Hochwald's not writing, she's also co-founder of parent P-L-A-Y (www.Parentplay.com), a Tribeca-based events company for families.
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