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Articles by Rebecca Webber
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October 30, 2008
Gifts Without Rifts
When parents dictate what you can or can't buy for your grandchildren, it doesn't have to take the fun out of your holidays.
From the moment Dorothea Hover-Kramer’s oldest grandson asked her for a bike, she dreamed of Christmas morning — and the look on the boy's face when he'd find the ... read more
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February 26, 2008
Is Your Daughter Expecting a Push Present?
7 birthing gifts that would make any new mom feel... glamorous!
When a daughter or daughter-in-law has a baby, she gives the greatest imaginable gift: a grandchild! It has long been tradition to congratulate new parents with bouquets of fl ... read more
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February 08, 2008
Expecting at Last!
How to best support a daughter giving birth at an older age. Plus: Medical experts fill you in on what to expect.
When Lilly Chase’s daughter Patrice Panza announced she was pregnant, Chase was elated. “I knew she wanted children so badly. It was very special,” says Chas ... read more
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December 03, 2007
Top 5 Holiday Stress Busters
Feeling frazzled? Here are five tips to bring you - and your grandchild - calm amid the chaos.
As much as the end result can radiate joy, preparations leading up to the holiday celebration can, at times, make us want to pull our hair out. Now that the Thanksgiving turke ... read more
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October 29, 2007
The Lowdown on Flu Shots
Why you (and your grandchild) should get a flu shot this year.
Each year, millions of Americans find an excuse to skip the flu shot. Are you one of them? Let's find out. Do you:
• Hate needles?
• Pride yourself on having never ... read more
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October 29, 2007
Should Grandma Get a Baby Shower?
A trend set to take off, or a fad bound to fade?
Louise had long been complaining to friends in her Chocowinity, North Carolina town about not having any grandchildren. The 60-year-old was even beginning to think she might n ... read more
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September 23, 2007
Toy Recalls: Danger or Hype?
Your grandchild's favorite toys may be among the 48 recalled since January. Here's what every grandparent needs to know.
This story was updated on Thursday, September 25, 2007.
It's been a bad year for toys. As of September 25, there have been 48 toy recalls (including 18 for lead-based paint, 9 ... read more
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September 13, 2007
Introducing Babies to Pets
You're talking territory here. How to let pets know Baby's an ally, not an intruder.
Surprising what can happen when animal meets infant for the first time. My Jack Russell terrier was fine with my granddaughter — until I picked up the baby, says Stephan ... read more
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September 10, 2007
10 Healthy Habits for Your Grandchildren
Eat less, play lots, & keep your grandchild from being one of 15 percent of American kids who are overweight.
It's a time-honored grandparent tradition. Ply the little ones with sweets while they laze about during visits to your house. Allowing them to form these kinds of habits, thou ... read more
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Rebecca Webber is a writer based in New York City. She frequently covers health and women's issues and her work has appeared in Glamour, Health, Prevention, and Time Out New York Kids.
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