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Beyond Grandparents Day, the Legal Battle for Grandparent Rights Continues

by Julia Halewicz, Posted Sep 12th 2010 7:00AM

Grandparents Day is supposed to be joyous, yet some are locked in visitation battles that last for years. Credit: jupiterimages
Richard Victor ...Richard Victor was three years out of law school when he heard a story about a grandmother being denied visits with her grandchildren after her daughter died of cancer. It was the 1970's and the young lawyer couldn't help but think about how one day his own family, or any other, for that matter, could be affected by a similar fate.
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Born on September 11: A Birthday Forever Changed

by Julia Halewicz, Posted Sep 10th 2010 9:30AM

Dinetta Wallach and her daughter Gabrielle, whose birthday is on September 11. From their downtown Manhattan neighborhood, they had a direct view ...When your birthday falls on the same date as one of the worst tragedies of humankind, yearly celebrations take a backseat to memorial services. Four families with children born on that horrific day share their stories.
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Boy, 6, Paints Like a Master

by Julia Halewicz, Posted Aug 13th 2010 4:00PM

Kieron Williamson has stunned the art world with his beautiful watercolors. Credit: Albanpix, Rex USA
The art world's newest sensation isn't an ...
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Miley Cyrus' 9-Year-old Little Sis Gets Halloween All Wrong

by Julia Halewicz, Posted Oct 26th 2009 3:01PM

Noah Cyrus, 9, dressed for Halloween. Juan Rico, Fame Pictures
When we saw this photo of Noah Cyrus, teen sensation Miley Cyrus' 9-year-old little ...
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First Lady Gets Sweaty for Healthy Kids Fair; We Likey

by Julia Halewicz, Posted Oct 22nd 2009 5:20PM

First lady Michelle Obama hosted the Healthy Kids Fair at the White House yesterday to promote good eating habits and exercise among children. ...
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Halloween Safety Tips Every Parent Should Know

by Julia Halewicz, Posted Oct 12th 2009 5:30PM

Trick-or-treating shouldn't be frightening for parents. With some common sense and an eye toward safety, it'll be a fun evening for all.
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Grandparent Polls: The Results Are In

by Julia Halewicz, Posted Sep 11th 2009 7:30AM

You may only have one or two grandparents in your life, but nationwide, they are 70 million strong. Since Grandparents Day is around the corner -- ...
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Grandparent Rights - Grandparents Day Emerges

by Julia Halewicz, Posted Sep 10th 2009 5:00AM

During the same year Victor was fighting for grandparents' rights in Michigan, a West Virginia housewife named Marian McQuade decided it was time to ...
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Grandparent Rights in the Spotlight

by Julia Halewicz, Posted Sep 10th 2009 5:00AM

Michael Jackson's untimely death that led to his 79-year-old mother, Katherine Jackson, being granted full custody of his three children has brought ...
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Grandparent Rights - The Legacy of Troxel v. Granville

by Julia Halewicz, Posted Sep 10th 2009 5:00AM

If grandparents in traditional families sometimes feel neglected, those who are part of troubled family units suffer even more so. Amy Goyer, ...
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