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Grandparent Feature
A Sudden Change in Direction
By Kim Bundy-Fazioli & Christine Fruhauf, CSU, College of Applied Human Science
The RV is in the driveway, you are packed, and your dreams of traveling across the country are about to come true. Then the phone rings and it is a person you don’t know asking if you can take care of your grandchild. Suddenly, your life changes direction. As one grandmother shared “It was like Sunday night I got him, on Tuesday we were in court and they awarded us temporary custody.” Your life is now different. You are faced with hurdles that you had never expected. And you also experiencing moments of pure love and joy that give you the strength to get through the day. How did this happen you think to yourself? “It was supposed to be a temporary support thing.” Click here to read more.
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Holiday Harmony
By Helen Frost, CSU Intern, School of Social Work
For grandparent caregivers the holiday season can be filled with mixed emotions, including excitement for the grandchildren, a feeling of being overwhelmed by festive activities, or a feeling of dread about financial limitations and being unable to share in the rituals of the season. Click here for tips on managing stress during the holidays.
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