God Knows Grandparents Make a Difference; Ways to Share Your Wisdom - Softcover

Herbison, Priscilla J.; Tambornino, Cynthia

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1893732509 ISBN 13: 9781893732506

Publisher: Sorin Books, 2003

Synopsis

Grandparents have always tackled a mixed bag of joy, sorrow, energy, exhaustion, fear, laughter, anger and peace that is part and parcel of being a grandparent.

And today there are new challenges, too-providing one-parent families with emotional and financial support, adjusting to ethnic, racial and religious diversity, or even taking on the parenting of a grandchild.

Whether readers simply want to make the most of this very special time or are seeking guidance for the unique challenges of modern grandparenting, here is reassurance and direction to enjoy the pleasures and negotiate the difficulties.

With practical suggestions, shared stories, and the experiences of those who have been there, God Knows Grandparents Make a Difference encourages grandparents to embrace both the joys and challenges of today's grandparenting.

* The freedom of grandparenting * A grandparent's legacy of wisdom * How to handle your favoritism * Establishing boundaries on your money and your time * How to help your grandchildren by helping their parents * Parenting your grandchildren * Offering stability * When you don't like children's spouse * The reluctant grandparent * Handling your favoritism * Embracing ethnic, racial and religious diversity within the your family

About this title

From the Back Cover

Is grandparenting rewarding . . . overwhelming. . . joyful. . ? All of these?

Grandparents have always tackled a mixed bag of joy, sorrow, energy, exhaustion, fear, laughter, anger and peace that is part and parcel of being a grandparent.

And today there are new challenges, too-providing one-parent families with emotional and financial support, adjusting to ethnic, racial and religious diversity, or even taking on the parenting of a grandchild.

Whether you simply want to make the most of this very special time or are seeking guidance for the unique challenges of modern grandparenting, here's reassurance and direction to enjoy the pleasures and negotiate the difficulties.

With practical suggestions, shared stories, and the experiences of those who have been there, God Knows Grandparents Make a Difference encourages grandparents to embrace both the joys and challenges of today's grandparenting.

About the Author

Sisters Cynthia Herbison Tambornino and Priscillia Herbison, each have a unique perspective on grandparenting. The mother of eight children and fourteen grandchildren, Tambornino has experienced just about every family dynamic a grandparent could imagine. And her extensive community involvement has given her a deeper appreciation and knowledge of the many faces of family circumstance.

Herbison speaks both as spiritual grandmother of numerous nieces and nephews, and a professional in the social sciences. Herbison directs the Master of Arts in Human Development program at St. Mary's University of Minnesota. She earned a Master of Social Work degree from The University of Illinois and a law degree from The University of Minnesota Law School. This is Herbison's second book, following GOD KNOWS We Get Angry: Healthy Ways to Deal With It.

About this edition

• Publisher: Sorin Books
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1893732509
• ISBN 13: 9781893732506
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160