ENID, OK - Are you a grandparent raising your grandchild? Do you struggle with emotional support and social acceptance? A new group has been formed to support grandparents who have taken on the role of parenting their grandchildren.
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In the last 30 years, there has been a significant increase in the number of grandparent-headed families. Census data indicate that in the United States there are approximately 2.4 million grandparents raising 4.5 million children. Custodial grandparenting occurs when a grandparent assumes responsibility for a grandchild because the grandchild’s parents cannot or choose not to care for the child.
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Dana Bickford invites you to Parenting Again, a support group helping grandparents connect with other grandparents raising grandchildren and helpful resources. Bickford was 52 when she began raising her 12 month old grandson Jaden. She eventually filed for and received legal guardianship of Jaden. Bickford is a Life Success Coach and a Certified Human Behavior Specialist.
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The group will meet on Wednesday nights beginning September 13, 2017 at 6:00pm in Room B302, Emmanuel Enid, 2505 W Garriott. There is an optional dinner that begins at 5:00pm. The cost for dinner is $5 for adults and $3 (Pre-K - 5th Grade). 3 year old thru 5th grade children are welcome to attend children's activities at AWANA. Reservations must be made by Tuesday at noon by calling 580-237-0602.
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The group will host speakers throughout the year including mental health professionals, attorneys, and representatives from DHS. The group is not faith-based or affiliated with any church and is open to everyone parenting their grandchildren.
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When you are raising grandchildren, you may feel overcome with emotions. You may feel grief, sadness, and a sense of loss and disappointment that your child wasn't able to raise his/her children. Or you may feel angry or resentful about having to take on this role. One way to make the task easier is to connect with other grandparents in the same situation.
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For more info contact Parenting Again at parentingagain2017@gmail.com or call Bickford at (918) 630-2214.
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Parenting Again Support Group for Grandparents
