Grandloving
Grandloving

Author: Sue Johnson

Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com

Published: 2010-07

Total Pages: 554

ISBN-13: 1458775593

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Incorporating advice from more than 350 families nationwide, this guide offers specific tips for bonding with grandchildren, from babies to teens. Along with a completely revised resource section, this fifth edition features expanded sections on Skyping, texting, and social networking - Facebook, Flickr, MySpace, Twitter, and YouTube. Among the guides hints are more than 225 easy, low-cost, do-together, and long-distance activities such as ideas for successful visits, holidays, and family traditions. While primarily intended for use by grandparents, this sourcebooks strategies and suggestions can also help daycare providers, separated parents, extended family members, and teachers grow closer to the children in their lives.

Grandloving
Grandloving

Author: Sue Johnson

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780967534978

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Incorporating advice from more than 350 families nationwide, this guide offers specific tips for bonding with grandchildren, from babies to teens. Along with a completely revised resource section, this fifth edition features expanded sections on Skyping, texting, and social networking--Facebook, Flickr, MySpace, Twitter, and YouTube. Among the guide's hints are more than 225 easy, low-cost, do-together, and long-distance activities such as ideas for successful visits, holidays, and family traditions. While primarily intended for use by grandparents, this sourcebook's strategies and suggestions can also help daycare providers, separated parents, extended family members, and teachers grow closer to the children in their lives.

He's Always Been My Son
He's Always Been My Son

Author: Janna Barkin

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published: 2017-08-21

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 1784505250

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This inspiring and moving story, told from the heart of an extraordinary family, recounts the emotional and uplifting journey of raising a transgender son. Janna Barkin's family has come a long way since their child, Amaya, first told them he was a boy and not a girl and this captivating memoir charts the family's experiences of raising Amaya, from birth through to adulthood. With powerful chapters written by Amaya's family and friends, Janna shares personal stories of the support and discoveries her family has encountered and provides a 'care package' of advice for families facing similar issues, including a glossary of terms and a list of hand-picked support sources. Written with warmth and humor, He's Always Been My Son reminds us to accept others for who they are and will support, educate and inspire anyone who reads it.

Grandpa for Sale
Grandpa for Sale

Author: Dotti Enderle

Publisher: Flashlight Press

Published: 2007-04-01

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1936261065

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Writers' League of Texas Teddy Children's Book Award 2007 winner, short works 2008 Storytelling World Resource Award winner As her Grandpa naps on the sofa, Lizzie minds the family antique store. When the extravagantly rich Mrs. Bradley Larchmont III enters the shop and begins a buying spree, she refuses to leave without bargaining for an unexpected item . . . Lizzie's Grandpa! As the stakes rise, Lizzie imagines all of the fabulous things she could buy with the money she is offered. But what fun would a sailboat, an ice cream parlor, or an amusement park be without Grandpa? Readers will enjoy the clever play between gray tones and vivid color that illustrates Lizzie's growing conflict. This farcical storyline, coupled with vibrant paintings, ultimately stresses the importance of family and friendship over material possessions and selfish, money-driven desires.

How to Build the Grandma Connection
How to Build the Grandma Connection

Author: Susan V. Bosak

Publisher: TCP Press

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781896232034

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Most grandparents don't want to read a big, thick book. They want an affordable, inviting book that gives them a quick refresher and an overview.How to Build the Grandma Connection is a powerful pocket guide that helps people navigate the modern territory of grandparenthood. Whether you are a new grandparent, have been one for years, or are a parent who wants to encourage a close bond between your children and their grandparents, this book is filled with ideas and insights you'll turn to again and again. It explains: -- Why Grandparents are VIPs -- 5 Simple Steps to Building the Grandma (and Grandpa) Connection -- Tons of Terrific Tips for Grandparents Near and Far -- including tips for babysitting and visits, child development, dealing with conflicts, sharing life stories, giving gifts and keepsakes -- The 5 Life Lessons of Grandparenthood -- The Most Complete Listing Ever of the Best Books for Sharing with Grandchildren -- Other Books & Resources to Help Make Relationships with Grandchildren and Adult Children Rewarding and SpecialDeveloped from Susan V. Bosak's popular Grandma Connection Workshops, How to Build the Grandma Connection fills a market niche. Grandparents across the country have told Susan what they need, and she's covered it all -- clearly and concisely.There will be ongoing national and regional print, radio, and TV publicity for this title. As an author, speaker, researcher, and educator, Susan travels extensively doing workshops, and is a popular radio and television guest.

THE GRANDEST LOVE
THE GRANDEST LOVE

Author: JERRY WITKOVSKY

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 238

ISBN-13: 1483680908

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"Grandparenting can be one of the most fulfilling experiences of YOUR life. And you can provide your grandkids with one of the most important experiences of THEIR lives." -Jerry Witkovsky (MSW) A longtime social-work professional, grandparenting activist and passionate Grandpa guides you toward The Grandest Love of all, with fresh approaches to age-old questions: HOW CAN I... help my family stay connected, regardless of time, distance or income? remain vital and "in the loop" in my grandchildren's rapidly changing world? maintain appropriate boundaries and promoting healthy interdependence? maximize open communication among three generations? leave a meaningful legacy, a "living legacy" I can take pride in, today? The Grandest Love will help you make the most of the family you've got. Read what reviewers are saying about The Grandest Love!

A Boomer's Guide to Grandparenting
A Boomer's Guide to Grandparenting

Author: Allan Zullo

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Published: 2004-08

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 0740747495

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"We are your typical boomer nana and papa," say authors Kathryn and Allan Zullo, "younger, healthier, wealthier, and better educated than our grandparents. We are more active and less formal than our own parents were at our age. We no longer fit the traditional image of our elderly kin." That description signals the need for a new kind of grandparenting, a role that The Nanas and the Papas fills to perfection.This completely reworked and updated version is now half again as large as the original. "Most boomer grandparents work hard and lead vigorous, often stressful, lives where time is a precious commodity," say the Zullos. The Nanas and the Papas helps grandparents relieve the stress of grandparenting and make the most of limited time.Top grandparenting experts cited throughout the book tailor their guidance and recommendations to fit the boomer sensibility, covering topics such as:o How to define the grandparenting role for a new generationo The latest trends in child careo How to work in harmony with your children and their spouseso High-tech grandparentingo Ways to make the most of time alone with grandchildreno Grandparenting and the single-parent householdo Grandparents caring for their own parentsFilled with expert advice, The Nanas and the Papas provides a smooth transition into grandparenting and sets the stage for successful relationships and experiences for the entire family.

Great Lessons and Grand Blessings
Great Lessons and Grand Blessings

Author: Elmer Towns

Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers

Published: 2016-11-01

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 0768415748

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YOU Can Influence Your Grandchildren for GOD Congratulations! As a grandparent, you have once again experienced the miracle of new life in your family. Being a grandparent means you are older . . . wiser . . . and that you can offer your grandchildren something invaluable: The gift of influencing them for Christ. In Great Lessons and Grand...