GRAND Magazine - May/June 2013 - (Page 8-9)

Photo credit: ©arthur cockerton Photo credit: ©roseMarie Gearhart 26 36 24 10 Slaying Dragons A grandmother’s poetic ode to her imaginative grandchild Photo credit: ©alwYn coates What’s a bit of sagging here and a couple of laugh lines there? 36 AMAzING ThIRD ACTS Judy Cockerton: Foster parent and innovator This former teacher and entrepreneur is on a quest to change America’s child foster-care system 40 10 Best Story Books for Babies & Toddlers Beautiful picture books that are perfect read-alouds for little ones 14 Electrical Safety 26 ON ThE COVER Born Free’s Virginia Mckenna The actress and wildlife conservationist speaks to the power of personal freedom—for animals and grandchildren alike Music: “Born free” / John BarrY A cool way for g’kids and g’parents to learn about preventing electrical fires and accidents 44 GRANDPARENT RIGhTS Grand Expectations Accepting and making the most of limited and monitored visits with grandkids 20 Let’s Pretend The joy and developmental importance of imaginative play 24 PETS & G’kIDS 46 TOYS ’N TECh Fun Toys for kids of All Ages The Grandest Gift Great new toys that are guaranteed boredom-busters! Teaching kindness to a new generation 34 GRANDPARENT hEALTh My Aging Brain A boomer’s first-hand account of participating in meaningful medical research 58 50 GRAND CENTRAL 12 GRANDPARENTING LOL You’ve Come a Long Way, Granny Photo credit: ©sherYl Griffin contents 48 MONEY MATTERS Annuities Simplified Whether and how to ensure an annuity is a smart investment for you click here for the Grand MaGazine Masthead News, Products, Tips, and Resources for Today’s Grandparents Food safety, Roger Ebert’s favorite family movies, boomer women retirement readiness, and more! 52 ELDER CARE Sure Cure for Senior-Time Blues Geriatric expert “Dr. Marion” advises using “humor therapy” to lift elderly parents’ spirits 54 GRAND MEMORIES & MOMENTS It’s a Wonderful Life A family teams up to save Grandma’s farm and reaps the benefits of multi-generational living 58 GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDChILDREN Overcompensation How not to deal with a troubled grandchild in your care 60 When a Child Is Removed from the Parents’ home Kinship care options, advice, and resources for grandparents http://www.grandmagazine.com/pdfs/masthead.pdf http://www.grandmagazine.com/pdfs/masthead.pdf

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of GRAND Magazine - May/June 2013

GRAND Magazine - May/June 2013
Contents
Slaying Dragons
You’ve Come a Long Way, Granny
Electrical Safety
Let’s Pretend
The Grandest Gift
Born Free’s Virginia McKenna
My Aging Brain
Judy Cockerton: Foster parent and innovator
10 Best Story Books for Babies & Toddlers
Grand Expectations
Fun Toys for Kids of All Ages
Annuities Simplified
News, Products, Tips, and Resources for Today’s Grandparents
Sure Cure for Senior-Time Blues
It’s a Wonderful Life
Overcompensation
When a Child Is Removed from the Parents’ Home

GRAND Magazine - May/June 2013