contents October 2009 18 34 29 ASK GRAND A new baby doesn’t always mean a happy mom. By Lillian Carson Where’s the Joy? 30 TOGETHER TIME Creepy Crafts By Chris King Creating spooky fun with the g’kids. 11 22 33 A HALLOWEEN READ GRAND CENTRAL Music to uplift the world; protecting g’kids online; H’ween sweet treat An Open Letter from Wolfman’s Best Friend ALOUD 18 On the Cover Crystal Gayle: A Glimmer of Crystal By Adam Rex Who cleans up when your BFF makes a howling big mess? From coal town to cool country, she’s all grand. By Mary Ann Cooper 34 FIRST pERSON The Night I Bombed Ooh, baby, you’re one tough crowd. 22 Guide for New Grandparents Dodgy discussions and other grandparenting perils. By Clarissa Thomasson By Kathryn Weiss 40 GRAND LEGAL Do grandparents have visitation rights? By Andrew H. Hook 6 GRAND OCTOBER 26 CYBER-SAVVY GRAND Helping your parents find fun on the ’net. By Shayne Packer Online and Lovin’ It 41 RESOURCES 42 GRAND FINALE 12 Step Health and Wellness plan By Robert Moyers COVER PHOTO: Gor Megaera