All Families Are Different

Book Cover, All Families Are Different

One of the world’s most influential and loved authors of educational children’s books, Dr. Sol Gordon has created an uplifting book for young people age four and older who are curious about just what it means to be part of a family. Some children, he explains, live with both parents, while others live with one… More All Families Are Different

Grandparents As Parents: A Survival Guide For Raising A Second Family (2nd Edition)

Learn effective strategies to help you cope with the stresses of parenting the second time around, care for vulnerable grandkids and set boundaries with their often-troubled parents, and navigate the maze of government aid, court proceedings, and special education. Wise, honest, moving stories show how numerous other grandparents are surviving and thriving in their new… More Grandparents As Parents: A Survival Guide For Raising A Second Family (2nd Edition)

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Expanding Your View

Book Cover, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Expanding Your View

Numbers of grandparents caring for grandchildren continue to increase. Circumstances may vary, but grandparents often share similar challenges and unique strengths. Using this book encourages grandparent caregivers to expand their views about their not-so-new role through: • Short readings • Creative activities • Relevant examples • Personal reflections This fast paced resource provides a weekly… More Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Expanding Your View

Grandparents Returning to Parenthood: A Parent’s Recovery Story from Pain to Peace: a Supportive Guide for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and Parents of Adult Addicts

In this Inspirational story, the author gives the reader an inside look into the many years of misery she experienced by her daughter’s drug addictions. Through it all, she was able to find peace and reveals how she was able to recover. Recovery from pain to peace. She was not only was dealing with her… More Grandparents Returning to Parenthood: A Parent’s Recovery Story from Pain to Peace: a Supportive Guide for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and Parents of Adult Addicts

Raising A Child With A Neuromuscular Disorder: A Guide For Parents, Grandparents, Friends, and Professionals

Book Cover, Raising A Child With A Neuromuscular Disorder: A Guide For Parents, Grandparents, Friends, and Professionals

Dr. Thompson discusses how to cope with the initial diagnosis of a neuromuscular disorder and then suggests ways to get beyond the shock, numbness, and anger that may occur. She describes each of the principal diseases giving the history, signs and symptoms, the usual course, outcome, genetics, and any possible treatments. Subsequent chapters offer advice… More Raising A Child With A Neuromuscular Disorder: A Guide For Parents, Grandparents, Friends, and Professionals

Raising Children of Alcoholics & Drug Users

A practical parenting guide for grandparents raising grandkids (as well as aunts, uncles, greats, and ‘ex’s’) when one, or both, birthparents struggle with alcohol and/or drug abuse. A frank discussion of legal issues such as adoption/guardianship/financial support, as well as school enrollment, counseling, and keeping kids safe.  Extensive suggestions for helping children and teens deal… More Raising Children of Alcoholics & Drug Users

Raising Our Children’s Children

Explores the children’s children explores the challenges, hardships, and rewards faced by Grandparents parenting their grandchildren. Covers issues like when grandparents don’t agree, integrating birth parents, guardianship, adoption etc….

Robert Lives With His Grandparents

Book Cover, Robert Lives With His Grandparents

Robert moves in with his Grandparents following the divorce of his parents. He initially feels uncomfortable with his Grandmother attending open house at school, but realizes he isn’t the only one living with his Grandparents and how he is lucky.

Sometimes It’s Grandmas and Grandpas: Not Mommies and Daddies

Sometimes It’s Grandmas and Grandpas shares a child’s experience living with and being cared for by grandparents through the eyes of a cheerful and delightful little girl. Uplifting watercolor illustrations give extra warmth to this caring and loving story, to which a growing number of children can identify. Poignant moments expressing the child’s curiosity and… More Sometimes It’s Grandmas and Grandpas: Not Mommies and Daddies

Understanding Your Special Needs Grandchild: A Grandparent’s Guide

Grandparents of children with special needs, unlike parents and teachers, don’t always have the facts they need to understand their grandchild. This special resource offers grandparents the information they need to realize the valuable role they play in the lives of their grandchild, giving advice on how they can offer support to better their grandchild’s… More Understanding Your Special Needs Grandchild: A Grandparent’s Guide