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• Parenting relatives get support, advice

  October 20, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S1 In 2008, when Bernadette Olson learned her 10-month-old granddaughter was back in foster care, she had a few hours to decide if she and her husband Terry would take the …

• Idaho grandparents may get stronger custody rights

  March 5, 2010 in Idaho Idaho lawmakers are considering a bill intended to help grandparents and other relatives get custody of children whose parents have been caught up with substance abuse or incarceration.

• Book aims to connect new generation to grandmothers’ skills

  January 10, 2010 in Features on Page D1 Erin Bried is hoping to teach a generation of women the skills their grandmothers took for granted, such as how to shine your shoes, swaddle a newborn and spring-clean your …

• Set limits for grandparents

  January 14, 2009 in Features on Page C2 Dear Carolyn: Since the moment my mother and mother-in-law found out I was pregnant (my son is now 18 months old) they have driven us insane with their desire to …