contents
MARCH/APRIL 2012
3 SAFETY BUZZ
When in Doubt, Run!
If in danger: kick, scream and yell
6 READERS WRITE
Hair Balls & Shark Attacks...
A GRAND reader’s personal essay —send in yours!
8 GRAND CENTRAL
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24 ON THE COvER:
Dynamic Duo of Love and Light
Step right up and win... Cellular scares...Oh, bats!
12 10 Things You Can Learn 14 Blood & Money (book
excerpt)
The real reasons that families fight over money
from Your Grandchildren
Diane Ladd & Robert Charles Hunter:
Just how much gum can you fit in your mouth?
30 SCHOOL READINESS
Wide-Eyed & Full of Wonder
Time to wow your grandkids with nature
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16 GRANDpARENT RIGHTS
Second Chance
To reconcile, say “I’m sorry” (and mean it)
32 TOYS ’N TECH
Gadgets Galore!
For video visits and steppin’ out
18 Is a prenup Right for You?
Your children’s inheritance might otherwise be at risk
34 HEALTHY GRANDpARENTS
Joining a fraternity of perplexed men
14
Biopsy: prostate Cancer
20 Ah, Tweet Mystery of Life
Cyber savvy? Not so much
36 HEALTHY GRANDkIDS
Smooth Move
Smoothies: delish and nutrish
21 MEMORIES OF MY
GRANDpARENTS
Gram
38 Bloom with Every Season
Dr. Dorree says it’s time for an adventure
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It’s the laughter I’ll remember
MARCH APRIL 2012 GRAND
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of GRAND Magazine - March/April 2012