You & Your Grandkids Top Stories

Fun ideas and tips to get the most out of your relationship with your grandkids.

How to Be the Favorite Grandparent: A Cheater's Guide

By Deborah Long and Kristen Sturt | You & Your Grandkids

Follow this advice to becoming your grandchildren's favorite grandparent, and you might become their favorite person, period.

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8 Great Ways To Surprise Your Grandkids

By Bethany Kandel | You & Your Grandkids

When they least expect it, make the kids' day with one of these creative ideas

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8 Tips for Grandparenting Unequally Gifted Kids

By Jeff Vrabel | You & Your Grandkids

How to navigate the uncomfortable notion that two grandchildren might be equally loved, but unequally gifted.

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Grandparenting Gear Essentials

By The Editors | You & Your Grandkids

Grandkids on their way to your house? Make sure you’ve got everything you need to take care of the little ones.

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8 Ways to Get Your Grandkids to Call More Often

By Lambeth Hochwald | You & Your Grandkids

Do you wish your grandkids would just pick up the phone and call you all the time? Follow these simple tips, and they just might.

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How To Help Overscheduled Kids

By Dana Rossi | You & Your Grandkids

Make your home an oasis for grandchildren overwhelmed by their activities

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Are You Obsessed with Your Grandchildren?

By Georgia Witkin, Ph. D. | You & Your Grandkids

4 ways to spot the signs, plus recommendations for a healthy balance.

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Grandma-on-Call Q&A: "My 4-year-old Grandson Gets Tons of Gifts, and I Can’t Afford to Keep Up"

By Sandi Shelton | You & Your Grandkids

Our grandparent-in-the-know weighs in on your most pressing grandparenting questions.

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Grandparents, According to Toddlers: A Cartoon Series

By Adrienne Hedger | You & Your Grandkids

Have a grand-toddler? Illustrator Adrienne Hedger shares comics you can relate to.

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Columnists: Halloween

By The Editors | You & Your Grandkids

Grandparents.com columnists Beverly Beckham and Adair Lara share their favorite family Halloween stories.

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