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grand view Respecting the role
Being an active grandparent is (of course!) one	of	my	great	passions.	Being	a	“real	 grandparent” means being more than a cookie-baking Hallmark stereotype—it means being a dynamic part of the whole family.	With	all	the	challenges	families	face	 today, having loving, supportive and proactive grandparents is a critical factor in family	success.	The	pay	is	good:	Besides	 the immediate gratification of getting a hug, smile or thank you, what we do in the life of a grandchild has a ripple effect and lives on in	the	generations	to	come.	The	next	time	 someone tells us they are a grandparent, let’s	think	about	the	respect	that	deserves. Speaking	of	respect,	our	cover	grands,	 Dr.	Stephen	Covey	and	his	wife,	Sandra,	 have set a high bar for us all, and I hope you will not miss reading or listening to a single	word	or	the	videos.	It	is	life	changing!	 As always, I want to know what YOU think.	Please	e-mail	me	at	ccrosby@grand magazine.com.	 With	my	best	to	you	and	your	family,

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