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National Search Reveals America's 'Grandparent of the Year'BETHLEHEM, Penn., Sept. 5, /PRNewswire/ -- A national search spanning all 50 states has ended and winners have been declared for one of the most beloved -- and important -- titles in America today. Grandparents are the primary caregivers for nearly six million children across the U.S. -- and the numbers are growing. In fact, 75 percent of all nonparent care of children in America is now provided by grandparents. "I always ask: 'What did you do on the playground? What happened at school today?' says Ricardez. "Maybe someone pushed them. Now they're relaxed, they feel safe, they'll talk about it. I think they open up with me because I share things from when I was a little girl, they listen, they relate to my stories, to my opening up and sharing." 20 Finalists from 16 States Because there were so many inspiring stories submitted, 20 additional finalists from 16 states have been named. The stories of the ten semi- finalists can be found on the website, www.grandmagazine.com. "In choosing our winners, we read compassionate stories of Grands who are
raising their grandchildren," says GRAND magazine publisher "Grandparents are becoming increasingly critical to the health and welfare
of our nation's children," says Dr. GRAND Magazine, the Official Magazine of Grandparents, is a national resource for today's active grandparents. KidsPeace is a 126-year-old national children's charity dedicated to
giving help, hope and healing to kids facing crises including traumas,
neglect, depression, and the pressures of modern life. Founded inBethlehem,
Pa. in 1882, KidsPeace helps 10,000 children at 50+ centers each year and
millions more through public education and outreach. Supported by VIP leaders
including its national spokesperson and founder of the Memory Foundation Leeza
Gibbons, child advocates, and child safety and self-esteem icon RETRO BILL,
KidsPeace was named "The Outstanding Organization" of its kind in the country
by the AAPSC and was called "a prototype of what we need for all children
everywhere" by the late, nationally renowned child and family expert, Dr. Contact: SOURCE KidsPeace Tags: ,MAG,PUB,AWD,CHI,PA-Gr and parentOfTheYr _ _Is your favorite bookmark site missing? Ask for it. |
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