Contemporary grandmothers are often marginalized from extended family life because social institutions and grandmothers themselves do not understand that they could be vital for working parents, for overactive children, for suicidal youth, indeed for many of the problems of modern grandchildren. The genetics and hormones of older women have designed them to be vital family members, with patience and perspective that come with age and experience....

Suitable for new grandpas and grandmas, this title features stories, recipes such as chocolate chip cookies, mac 'n cheese, and the cupcakes, crafts that entertain any child on a rainy day, and words of wisdom from grandparents through the centuries.

"Before mommy blogs were even invented, Anna Quindlen became a go-to writer on the joys and challenges of motherhood in her nationally syndicated column. Now she's taking the next step and going full Nana in the pages of this lively and moving book about her grandchildren, her children, and her new and remarkable role"--

"From one of the country's most recognizable journalists: How becoming a grandmother transforms a woman's life"-- "From one of the country's most recognizable journalists: How becoming a grandmother transforms a woman's life. After four decades as a reporter, Lesley Stahl says the most vivid and transforming experience of her life was not covering the White House, interviewing heads of state, or any other of her stories at 60 Minutes. It was becoming...

Steer the Ship of Tomorrow: A Guide for Grandparents Imagine holding the compass to a journey that shapes the future–one where the treasure is the laughter, growth, and wisdom of your grandchildren. "Raising the Future: Grandparents at the Helm" is the map that guides you through the uncharted waters of modern grandparenthood, helping you to become the steadfast captain your family needs. Dive into the heart of your new role with an in-depth exploration...

This is to those among us raising their adoptive grandkids and caring, in-house, for an elderly parent. Add a teenager into the mix and you get the equivalent of hitting the lottery, in reverse.This tale begins on March 9, 2009. In reality, it begins long before that date. Toss in two grandparents attempting to referee an assortment of generational gaps. Add four children under the age of 18 and a woman pushing 80, and what do you get? We haven't...

Grandparents and their grandchildren have always had a special bond, but living in a culture that has lost its moral compass, many parents are at a loss as to how to raise a child with moral values and a sense of decency, finding the adolescent years especially difficult. Within this vacuum, grandparents are becoming increasingly involved--and important--in providing the needed stability for their grandchildren. However, the culture in which grandparents...

"So this is how being a grandmother feels...like the sun coming out for the very first time and the grass growing greener on your side of the fence and the sky looking bluer than ever before because Heaven's come closer to Earth." With enchanting illustrations and sweet prose, Chris Shea has created a loving and delightful celebration for grandmothers everywhere. "Grandchildren continue to take us to places our hearts never knew were there."...