A fun book with a serious purpose, based on solid principles of child development, and anchored in the truth of the bible. It is unique and welcome resource for all grandparents who want to be a positive, caring factor in the lives of their grandchildren.

What’s the difference between being a grandparent and being a Catholic grandparent? You’ll find the answer to this question—and much more—in The Catholic Grandparents Handbook. This book offers ideas and inspiration on how you can incorporate faith, hope, love, and fun into your relationship with your grandchildren. Topics such as the importance of prayer, sharing faith, passing on family history, and preserving family traditions are explored. You’ll also find valuable advice on helping grandchildren through difficult times, supporting with grandchildren who are unchurched, and building strong relationships—even when grandchildren live far away. Whether you are an experienced grandparent or awaiting the arrival of your first grandchild, this handbook will support and affirm you as you grow in your role as a Catholic grandparent.

Remember when you held your first grandchild? Every grunt and squeak, every adorable sneeze and snort, fascinated you. And you fell in love. Later, the baby?s siblings and cousins added to your joy. You played peek-a-boo and hide-and-seek and baked cookies together. If you?re looking for more exciting ways to engage with your grandchildren and enjoy your time with them to the fullest, this book is for you. One day you?ll only be a memory for your grandchildren. Make it a good one!

My most cherished childhood memories of my grandparents are not those centered around occasional family celebrations. Rather, my memories reflect the routine of daily living, for my grandparents were a constant part of our family life. Here are dozens of ideas, tips, and suggestions to help long-distance grandparents develop a lasting bond with their grandchildren.

Are you a grandparent looking to connect with your grandchild? A parent looking to help your own parents connect with your children? Are you looking for activities to do with your grandkids that are not only fun, but also educational? With over 700 different creative and educational crafts and activities, from imaginative rainy day activities to tasks designed to help with difficult transitions, the projects in this handbook will give you the tools to connect with your grandchildren and meaningfully impact their growth and development. With increasingly longer life expectancies in our society, children are able to have longer and more meaningful relationships with their grandparents, and they can have fun while they're doing it! Speaking to the need for positive intergenerational relationships in today's families, A Handbook for Grandparents is your comprehensive guide to helping your grandchildren grow and develop in a positive way.

Today's grandparents must connect with their grandchildren in new ways compared to a generation ago. This book explores new dimensions of grandparenting and shows how to make memories with grandchildren, share spiritual values, spend time together and more.

A beautiful meditation on the joys of being a grandparent and a practical guide to help you and your adult children make the most of your relationship with a grandchild. For many grandparents, a grandchild offers a second chance to become the parent they didn’t have the time or the energy to be when raising their own children. Being a grandparent, family relationships expert Jane Isay argues, is the opportunity to turn missed opportunities into delight. Drawing on her personal experience, dozens of interviews, and the latest findings in psychology, Isay shows how a grandparent can use his or her unique perspective and experience to create a deep and lasting bond that will echo throughout a grandchild’s life. She explores the realities of today’s multigenerational families, identifying problems and offering solutions to enhance love, trust, and understanding between grandparents, parents, and grandchildren. She also offers a wealth of practical advice, from when to get involved, when to stay away, and how to foster a strong relationship when you’re separated by long distance. Unconditional Love advocates for honest conversation, thinking in the long run and healing breaches in order to be together, understanding that most of us try to do our best and need to be forgiven if we fail. Isay argues that secrets and surprises may tilt the boat but won’t necessarily sink it and that grandparents and their grown children are happier when they give each other the benefit of the doubt. Most importantly, she writes, the advent of grandchildren offers families the opportunity for healing and redemption—if we seize the moment. In lovely prose and through delightful stories, Isay shows us how we can. A great gift for grandparents-to-be and a wonderful resource for all, Unconditional Love is a beautiful and psychologically astute look at what it means to be an engaged grandparent.