Eileen and Doug Flockhart take a look at a chalkboard saying the beginning of their seventh grandchild on the porch of their dwelling in Exeter, N.H., Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011.
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Moms and dads have had their days. On Sep. 7, it is the grandma and grandpa’s flip. In 1978, President Jimmy Carter signed a proclamation dedicating the primary Sunday after Labor Day to have a good time grandparents. It is a day to acknowledge the knowledge, perspective and elementary civic values that grandparents present.
This 12 months, NPR desires to listen to from grandparents who’re new to their position. Have you ever simply change into a grandparent, or are you anticipating your first grandchild quickly? Share your expertise with us, and you may be featured in an upcoming subject of the Up First publication.
Please submit responses by Sep. 3.
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