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 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.

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.

Chapter 10 Noncaregiving Grandparent Peers' Perceptions of Custodial Grandparents: Extent of Life Disruption, Needs for Social Support, and Needs for Social and Mental Health Services -- About the Authors -- Index

What Every Modern Grandparent Needs To Know Today's grandparents continue with their careers and activities well into their grandparenting years. Totally Cool Grandparenting explains how these modern grandmparents can participate in the traditional joyous reponsibilities of their role in up-to-date ways. With clear, upfront advice, humor, and time-tested tactics, gathered from personal experience and dozens of interviews with grandparents--and grandkids--across the country, Linsley covers such topics as: Spoiling the grandchildren without annoying the parents Giving gifts that the kids will like Handling the visit, from baby-sitting to a holiday vacation Tackling errands with grandkids in tow Coping with modern methods of communication Teaching, giving, and receiving respect And much more They always say children don't come with a manual, but thanks to Linsley, now grandkids do!

Warm cookies and milk are still okay, but what if they came with a workshop on goal setting or writing a business plan for the school year? Camp Grandma is full of innovative ideas that Marianne Waggoner Day, a highly successful businesswoman who became a committed and dedicated grandmother, modified from her working life in an effort to connect with her grandchildren. Along the way, she realized that in teaching her grandchildren, she in turn was learning some unexpected and invaluable lessons from them. Here, Day offers a new and refreshing perspective on grandparenting. Readers will be introduced to a compelling, sometimes humorous, and totally unexpected twist on a role people often take for granted—as well as enter into the larger societal conversation we should be having about the possibilities and value of grandparenting and how the women’s movement has reinvigorated and reshaped women’s approach to being grandmothers. Full of ideas and creative ways for grandparents to help their grandchildren grow strong, think critically, and have fun all at the same time, Camp Grandma reveals the importance of grandparenting and the value of passing on traditions, knowledge, and wisdom to the new generation. Babysitter? Not even close.