Eileen and Doug Flockhart take a look at a chalkboard saying the start of their seventh grandchild on the porch of their residence 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 rejoice grandparents. It is a day to acknowledge the knowledge, perspective and elementary civic values that grandparents present.
This yr, NPR desires to listen to from grandparents who’re new to their position. Have you ever simply grow to be a grandparent, or are you anticipating your first grandchild quickly? Share your expertise with us, and you could possibly be featured in an upcoming situation of the Up First e-newsletter.
Please submit responses by Sep. 3.
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