grandparenting

7 Ways to Avoid Conflict Over Grandparent Visitation

Posted on 03/23/2012 by Amy Goyer | Aging, Home & Family Expert | Comments

Home & Family | Relationships | Your LifeThe bond between a grandparent and grandchild can be incredibly strong. There is something special about that skipped-generation relationship. But sometimes family conflict between parents and grandparents can keep grandchildren from seeing their grandparents. This was apparently the situation in a recent Alabama grandparent visitation court case that rose all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Kids Say The Darndest Things…

Posted on 02/3/2012 by Beth Carpenter | AARP Blog Author | Comments

TechnologyGuest blog by Jacqueline Beauchere, Director, Privacy, Accessibility & Online Safety, Trustworthy Computing Communications, Microsoft Corporation We all know that old saying … And, as those kids move into their teen years, their remarks become that much more intelligent, insightful, and astute. Never was this more apparent to me than at a roundtable discussion led by Microsoft in partnership with AARP, with a group of 18 American teenagers in New York City.

The Takeaway: Life Expectancy; Public Transportation

Posted on 06/15/2011 by Tina Johnson-Marcel | The Takeaway | Comments

News RoundupsUpdated: Want to know how long you’ll live? Check a map: “Life expectancy in most U.S. counties lags behind that of the world’s healthiest nations, in some cases by 50 years or more, according to a new analysis of government data.” Older people face public transportation crisis. For members of a generation who built a staunch reputation for active living and independence, the day one has to stop driving is hard.

The Story of A Tattoo

Posted on 12/1/2010 by Beth Carpenter | AARP Blog Author | Comments

Relationships“Oh, sure, I knew tattoos existed. But I didn’t have a friend with a tattoo.” – Phyllis Videographer Miranda Harple gets to document many interesting stories here at AARP – biker dudes, fashion regrets, and the world’s most charming CVS greeter. I think I can safely guess, though, that this one was her favorite yet. Below, Miranda talks about reporting this story about her grandmother. In a way, sailing has helped to shape my entire family. As a teenager, I’d …

Thursday Tech: Learning From the Kids

Posted on 09/9/2010 by Beth Carpenter | AARP Blog Author | Comments

TechnologyI love this. From Malik Yoba: http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9?isVid=1 We asked before what games you picked up from your children and grandchildren; but what about other technology? What have you let your kids show you? Do your 12-year-olds help you with directions from their smartphones?