I was inspired by my grandson, Michael Thomas, Jr., to write "Grandma's Helper". I didn't realize that over the years I had forgotten so much. As I spent treasured moments caring for my grandchild, I would jot down little reminders as to what to do next in the course of the day of grandparenting. Then it occurred to me to compile the notes into a book to help other grandmas, grandpas, moms, and dads. Introducing a child to the world around him provides opportunity to bring out the physical as well as the spiritual side of his development. Early training and guidance of small children provide valuable lessons for grandparents. The main ingredients that we must possess are tender loving care and a reverence for God and His Word as we train our children in the way they should go. It is the purpose of this book to teach the fulfillment of that commission.

A little girl translates from Spanish into English for her grandma as they do their shopping.

A child's joy in being a helper to her grandmother.

This Infant and toddler book is narrated through the eyes of a baby. She describes her day with her grandma, that just came to visit, with a little twist in the aspect of the grandma. Nowadays, grandmas are no longer the way that stories and movies keep illustrating them. She may not be that young anymore, but she still has grace, beauty, and style. The most important part of this book is the exaggerated expression and the description of the emotion in the story. This is so the kids can associate the feeling with the facial expression and, by doing so, they start to identify their own feelings.

Huey, Louie, and Dewey play while Grandma Duck plants and harvests her wheat, but expect to be given a piece of the cake she bakes.

Becoming the grandmother of twins changed Harriet Hodgson and altered her life course. According to Hodgson, we live in a fast-paced, complex time, a time when too many grandchildren are victims of bullying, Internet scams, and sexual abuse. Hodgson believes that grandmothers are needed today more than any other time in history. "Grandmas can't be passive," she declares. "Every grandma has the power to protect and guide her grandchildren and needs to tap this power." This narrative weaves Hodgson's personal story with research findings. It's packed with ideas for helping grandchildren. Hodgson's age, child development degree, life experience, teaching experience, witness to history, and extensive research converge to make this an inspiring read. Working individually and together, grandmas are changing the world. "The Grandma Force is about the power of love and the power of one." Hodgson says. "One-by-one, grandmas are standing up for grandchildren and creating a hopeful future for them."