Grandparents Rights

February 7, 2017

ONE IMPORTANT ACTION TOWARDS GRANDPARENTS RIGHTS

As Grandparents we have earned the right to think it is all about us. We also have the right to think it is all about our grandkids. The truth is, when it comes to Grandparents Rights it IS all about the parents. I have to remind you that I am only the messenger. I also hate to inform you but this has less to do with fairness, which is in the eyes of the beholder, and all about what is […]
February 3, 2017

A shift in thinking about Grandparents rights.

“The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing”.  Here in lies the crux of our challenge when it comes to Grandparents rights. Please don’t shoot the messenger but the truth is that, for lots of reasons, the founding fathers did not include Grandparents Rights in the constitution. As a matter of fact there is much legal debate as to how “fundamental” even the Parents Rights that show up in the Constitution actually are. Here are a […]
February 3, 2016

This blog is about so much more than Grandparents Rights

Most of my posts have been about Grandparents Rights for a good reason. Now and then I come across a story that is so very compelling that it deserves to be shared, My Brother and Sister-in-law have some friends that have a huge challenge in their lives right now and I wanted to let the readers of this post know about it and put it on your hearts to share this with others. The subjects of the story are Chris […]
May 28, 2015

BEING HEALTHY AND HAPPY FOR THE GRANDKIDS

I have just returned from the VA after getting a Thyroid tune-up and I want to celebrate that with you all. Even though it wasn’t that big of a deal any operation will tend to get our attention about the Gift of Health. I have been so fortunate to have had good health and according to the doctor that should continue. That means I will be sharing more tips on Grandparents rights as well as expanding out to encouraging each […]
March 6, 2015

THE STATE OF GRANDPARENTS RIGHTS Part 6 of 8

I applaud you if you have gotten this far in this series but I guarantee you this is an essential part of understanding Grandparents Rights and the path to the only thing that matters; “The best interest of the child”. Today’s post deals with the 5th of 6 questions that Senator East posed in an attempt to standardize and federalize the issue of Grandparents Visitation Rights. His question was; “5.) If grandparents are to be given access to the courts […]
February 23, 2015

THE STATE OF GRANDPARENTS RIGHTS Part 2 of 8

The following post is the first of 6 tests that the subcommittee looked at to see if GRANDPARENTS VISITATION RIGHTS could be considered for Federal Legislation in the form of a UNIFORM ACT. As you will see there is a rigorous process that any issue has to go through before it moves from being within the States Rights and becomes the law of the land. The first question posed by Committee Chairman, then Senator John East (R) OHIO  was “Should […]
February 19, 2015

THE STATE OF GRANDPARENTS RIGHTS

GRANDPARENTS RIGHTS are a matter for the States to determine. It is fair to ask; Why are their no Federal Laws governing GRANDPARENTS VISITATION RIGHTS?  I have written in the past about the one attempt back in the early 80’s to look at GRANDPARENTS RIGHTS at the Federal Level.  This will be installment 1 of an 8 part series of articles. The other parts will show up here in the days to come. I will then report on the conclusions […]
February 18, 2015

TIMING IS PARAMOUNT WHEN IT COMES TO GRANDPARENTS RIGHTS

  Caring Grandparents will go to the ends of the earth to support and Affirm our grandchildren. It is not only the most powerful thing we can do but it is also a Grandparents Right. I know you care about your grandchildren because you have come to this site. I will warn you that caring isn’t enough. If you are among the 2.5 million grandparents actually raising grandkids then here is an essential bit of advice. If you see disaster […]
April 25, 2013

GRANDPARENTS RIGHTS TO SPRING FUN

Exploring and learning is a great way to bond with grandchildren. Every opportunity to bond with our grandchildren enhances our Grandparents right by enriching these bonding experiences with fun. Utilizing these exciting, fun and educational science activities, you can have a blast with your grandchild in your own backyard. These experiments and projects will not only get you and your grandchild outside and active, but are also a great way to bond and create lasting memories together. 1. Critter Catching […]