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Category: step grand kids
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When we don't get a thank you for gifts sent–holiday presents, birthday gifts, Confirmation, Bar Mitzvah, whatever–resentment becomes an unpleasant visitor in our lives. Why should it be an effort for our adult kids or grandkids to text, email or phone in a "Thanks"–never mind penning a note on thick vellum paper. (That's a wish…
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Stepkids, grandkids of stepkids: Connie Schultz reminds us that it doesn’t matter, that the magic of grandparenting knows no bounds.
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When you’re blessed with grandchildren as well as step-grandchildren, it [ays to keep the gift-giving equal.