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Articles by Susan Avery
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October 30, 2008
Spread the Peanut Butter, Win Some Cash
Your grandkids' love peanut butter could win them a $25,000 scholarship
I love peanut butter. So when the folks at Jif asked me to judge the Most Creative Peanut Butter Sandwich Contest, I didn't bother to ask, "When?" Didn't matter ... read more
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October 30, 2008
29 Things To Do With Your Grandchildren This Winter
Great ideas on warming up the season's chill
Grandchilden can get antsy, even irritable, when looking for something to do during winter gatherings, while the family is cooped up indoors. Here's the ultimate list of thing ... read more
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October 21, 2008
A Chat With Ed Asner
Sometimes gruff, always passionate: The award-winning actor shares his thoughts on grandparenting ("They don't listen to me!"), politics, and life in general
Ed Asner wants people to know that he does not hate spunk. What he does hate is bunk. He's a no-nonsense kind of guy, who answers his own phone, and gives his o ... read more
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July 31, 2008
Kathy Griffin Elevates Us to the D List
Grandparents.com makes its Hollywood debut
When Kathy Griffin's people called offering us the opportunity to interview the redheaded comedian's mom on air, we jumped at the chance. Maggie Griffin, grandma of two (no, n ... read more
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June 12, 2008
A Chat With Tony-Nominated Olga Merediz
When first asked to play the role of the grandma on Broadway, this accomplished actress said no. Then she reconsidered. Now she's up for a Tony.
When she first heard about the role of the grandmother, Olga Merediz was not interested. After all, she's far younger than the character and she certainly didn't want to pigeo ... read more
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March 17, 2008
A Chat With Frank McCourt
In honor of St. Patrick's Day, the beloved autobiographer snarks a few one liners
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Angela's Ashes had no easy life. His lively wit belies a childhood of poverty that began in Brooklyn and continued on a hopeful return to ... read more
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March 14, 2008
The Irish Grandparenting Experience
Dermot Sexton was all about going green, even before it was hip
Dermot Sexton likes to tell stories. In the years since he came to the United States from Ireland in 1957, Sexton has accumulated plenty of them. His home in suburban New York ... read more
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November 09, 2007
Only Hearts Club Dolls
Dolls, the ultimate plaything for little girls, are becoming more and more provocative: full-face makeup, racy clothing and sexy bodies. Award-winning toymaker Rouben Terzian ... read more
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October 10, 2007
Shining Stars Plush Toy
Twinkle, twinkle little star... now I know who you are! If you give a Shining Star friend to your grandchildren, they not only have a cute little stuffed animal from the famed ... read more
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October 01, 2007
Airflow Collectibles
Bicycles are a right of passage of every kid, but that doesn't mean your grandchild's new wheels should be just like the rest of 'em. If you have a traveler on your hands, the ... read more
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October 01, 2007
3D Wood Puzzle
There's something magical about working side-by-side with your grandchild to build a three-dimensional puzzle. Sure, it enhances math and problem-solving skills, but in the bi ... read more
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October 01, 2007
Veggie Rattle Set
It's okay for your grandson to play with his food. This veggie rattle set is a virtual knit salad made up of a carrot, radish, cabbage, tomato, and pea pod. The colorful group ... read more
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October 01, 2007
Chalkboard Placemats
Dessert before dinner is an absolute no-no, but what about doodling before dinner? These brightly-colored chalkboard placemats are just the answer for antsy little ones who tr ... read more
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October 01, 2007
Kid-Friendly Stocks from OneShare
With all the latest toys and gadgets out there, kids aren't necessarily prone, or able, for that matter, to save money. Start them on the road to long-term investing through O ... read more
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Susan Avery is our Executive Editor.
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