Grand Magazine - September/October 2008 - (Page 23)

“When I look at Gus…I can see that he’s got my stuff. It’s a feeling…it’s wonderful and I can’t express it in words.” —Actor Dustin Hoffman, on being a grandfather Identity quest At last, a book that helps girls to realize they can have as much fun as boys: The Daring Book for Girls by Andrea J. Buchanan and Miriam Peskowitz (HarperCollins, 2007, $24.95). Activities are full of information and skill-builders such as how to negotiate a salary, change a tire and speak in public. Grandmothers can reconnect with their inner girls while sharing an activity such as camping or gardening or learning about women in history. As if it were necessary, there is also The Dangerous Book for Boys by Conn and Hal Iggulden (HarperCollins, 2007, $26.95). Birthday Contest A wonderful idea for something special for Polly Pocket lovers! Send an invitation to your granddaughter’s birthday party to Polly Pocket. The birthday girl will receive a greeting from Polly and will also be entered into a toy giveaway. One name will be drawn each month until December 31, 2008; winners will receive every toy in Polly Pocket’s 2008 line. Mail invitations/entries to Polly Pocket P.O. Box 877 New York, NY 10108 Child health helps guardians know when to schedule immunizations. A doctor or caregiver inputs the child’s date of birth and previous immunization dates. Then the program creates a personalized schedule of recommended “shot” dates. (If a child has missed one or more of his or her vaccinations, caregivers have the option of giving the vaccinations as soon as possible or on the date recommended.) The program—Catch-up Immunization Scheduler—is available for download via the CDC Web site at www.cdc.gov/vaccines/ scheduler/catchup.htm. An important new program for caregivers of children 6 and younger Maxwell & Gabe, TN Athena, AZ Rooster, AZ Olivia, NY SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 2008 GRAND 23 http://www.redhatsociety.com http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/scheduler/catchup.htm http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/scheduler/catchup.htm http://www.redhatsociety.com

Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of Grand Magazine - September/October 2008

Grand Magazine- September/October 2008 Grand View:�Priceless Contents Isn't it Grand?: Picture Perfect Winners!: GRANDparent of the Year Grand Central Toddler Town:�Grand-proofing Ask Grand:�Two Tired Tips on Teens: The Bar Mitzvah Trips Just So We Know:�BPA Not Our BFF Full House-Full Heart-Full Time:�Confessions of a Backyard Grand Grandbloggers: It Takes a Village Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? Family + Food = Fun On the Cover: Nora Roberts A Fine Romance Everything Was Fine Until You Showed Up Happy Big Sister Day Looking Grand:�Elementary, My Dear All in the Family:�Pasta, Present and Future Reunions:�Doubleheader Inspirations:�Grandpa's Violin Grand Bazaar More to the Story Grand Finale:�Long Ago Under the Sun

Grand Magazine - September/October 2008

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