BOOKS FOR FAMILIES:
For Grandfathers
Leaving a Lasting Legacy
Canfield, Ken
B306.874 Can (1998)
This book addresses specific challenges and key issues you will face as your child has children of his or her own. You will learn how to be intentional about the legacy you leave for your children and grandchildren.
Grandparenting with Love and Logic
Cline, Foster W. / Fay, Jim
B306.87 Cli (1994)
Whatever your situation is, Jim Fay and Foster Cline show grandparents how to develop enjoyable, fulfilling relationships with both their adult children and grandchildren – while helping grandchildren grow into responsible caring young people.
Love and Logic is a philosophy of raising and teaching children which allows adults to be happier, empowered, and more skilled in the interactions with children. Love allows children to grow through their mistakes. Logic allows children to live with the consequences of their choices. Love and Logic is a way of working with children that puts parents and teachers back in control, teaches children to be responsible, and prepares young people to live in the real world, with its many choices and consequences.
Red Light, Green Light
Preventing Teen Pregnancy
Colberg, Janet Ollila
B362.7 Col (1997)
This edition helps teens by educating their peers, counselors, parents, grandparents, healthcare providers, teachers, ministers and group leaders about teen sexuality. This book discusses important issues of teen pregnancy prevention.
Grandparents as Parents
A survival Guide for Raising a Second Family
De Toledo, Sylvie / Brown, Deborah Edler
B306.87 DeT (1995)
Of the more than a million American grandparents who today are the sole caregivers for their grandchildren, most have found their lives changed, their finances challenged, and their parenting techniques antiquated with a new, and often traumatized, generation. An enlightening resource for all professionals who encounter this phenomenon and a perfect reading recommendation for grandparents and family members, this book offers compassion, encouragement, and fact-filled advice. It covers everything a grandparent needs to know to cope with the practical, day-to-day needs of raising a child today.
Grandparenting Redefined
Guidance for Today’s Changing Family
Endicott, Irene M.
B306.87 End (1992)
As the grandmother of 12 (and one of 59 grandchildren herself), Irene Endicott is a former columnist for Grandparenting National Magazine, published by Thomas Nelson.
This book deals with problems of grandparents cast in a non-traditional role of raising grandchildren. It addresses issues of rights, personal, emotional, and spiritual resources, and re-parenting.
Grandparents are Forever
Gutowski, Carolyn
B306.87 Kor (1994)
At a time when the family and society are undergoing radical change, grandparents, motivated by love and a sense of responsibility are coming to the rescue. Their wisdom, earned from a life seasoned by suffering and strengthened by love, offers an invaluable resource to the young and emerging family. With a natural pride in their grandchildren, they offer positive affirmation for a child's sense of self. Their belief in the child encourages further learning, growth, and motivation. Their knowledge of family history provides a continuity and connectedness that is so sorely needed in these uncertain times. Finally, maybe most importantly, grandparents represent a first-hand opportunity to observe a positive role model of graceful aging and love that endures for generations.
Grandparent Power:
How to Strengthen the Vital Connection among Grandparents, Parents and Children
Kornhaber, Arthur M.D. with Forsyth, Sandra
B306.87 Les (1994)
As the title of this book suggests, its central thrust is to aid grandparents in developing and strengthening bonds with the younger generations, especially their grandchildren. Kornhaber, a psychiatrist and author of two previous books on grandparenting, is also the founder of the Foundation for Grandparenting. Highly readable, the book is enriched by suggestions for and concrete examples of grandparents-grandchildren interaction.
The Ten Commandments for Grandparents
A Wise and Witty Handbook for Today’s Grandmas and Grandpas
Krueger, Caryl Waller
B306.87 Kru (1991)
Here is a witty and wise reference for today's grandparents. Everything you need to know about: understanding today's kids, choosing the right gifts, creating good times at your house, sharing your talents, communicating with ease, making family heritage come alive, strengthening family ties, helping to solve problems, establishing good values, and loving your grandchildren, no-matter-what!
Grandparenting in a Changing World
LeShan, Eda
B306.87 Les (1993)
This book explores the new grandparenting challenges while reminding us throughout that one thing is absolutely essential: unconditional love. It discusses topics such as:
negotiating the new family structures, developmental needs of grandchildren, dealing with aging and death, money, keeping in touch, grandparent rights, and helping grandchildren develop ethical values while being open to changing mores.
Slow Way Home
Morris, Michael
B813.6 Mor (2003)
On the surface, Brandon Willard seems like your average eight-year-old boy. He loves his mama, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and G. I. Joe. But Brandon's life is anything but typical. Wise beyond his years, Brandon understands he's the only one in this world he can count on. It's an outlook that serves him well the day his mama leaves him behind at the Raleigh bus station and sets off to Canada with "her destiny" - the latest man that she hopes will bring her happiness. The day his mother leaves, Brandon takes the first step toward shaping his own destiny. Soon he sends himself spending pleasant days playing with his cousins on his grandparents' farm and trying to forget the past. In the safety of that place, Brandon finally is able to trust the love of an adult to help iron out the wiry places until his nerves are as steady as any other boy's. But when Sophie Willard shows up a year later with a determined look in her eye and a new man in tow, Brandon's grandparents ignore a judge's ruling and flee the state with Brandon. Creating a new life and identity in a small Florida town, Brandon meets the people who will fill him with self-worth and self-respect. He slowly becomes involved with "God's Hospital," a church run by the gregarious Sister Delores, a woman who is committed to a life of service for all members of the community, black and white, regardless of some townsfolk's disapproval.
Achieving Grandparent Potential
A Guidebook on Building Intergenerational Relationships
Strom, Robert / Strom, Shirley
C306.87 Str (1992)
This guidebook gives practical advice on how you can build more fulfilling relations with your children and grandchildren and how you can achieve a greater satisfaction in your personal life. From problem solving scenarios to conversational scripts, this book guides your through real-life situations and offers practical solutions to problems that face modern families. This can be used either individually or with a group of other concerned grandparents who wish to have more rewarding and fulfilling family relationships.
Achieving Grandparent Potential
Viewpoints on Building Intergenerational Relationships
Strom, Robert / Strom, Shirley
C306.87 Str (1992)
A companion to the Guidebook, this volume provides the latest information and perspectives on a wide range of topics that grandparents need to know about as they adjust to their evolving roles. The authors discuss such issues as how grandparents can help parents adjust to a new baby, judge quality day care, share fears of child abuse and encourage college students in their new lives.
Becoming a Better Grandparent
A Guidebook for Strengthening the Family
Strom, Robert / Strom Shirley
C306.87 Str (1991)
This series offers a broad range of techniques and examples for understanding the role of grandparent. The authors demonstrate how to recognize family dilemmas, support the development of other family members, foster self-growth and understand the experiences of children, parents and grandparents.
Becoming a Better Grandparent
Viewpoints on Strengthening the Family
Strom, Robert / Strom Shirley
C306.87 Str (1991)
This book provides perspectives that enhance both private and group discussions. Topics such as building a child's self-esteem - are included to help grandparents understand the role of today's parent and suggest ways to bridge generation gaps.
Second Time Around
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren:
A Curriculum Guide for Group Leaders
Strong Families/Safe Children
C306.87 Str (1996)
A curriculum guide for group leaders about grandparents raising grandchildren.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren:
Educational Program
Targ, Dena B.
Purdue Research Foundation
University of Wisconsin
AARP
C306.87 Tar (2000)
A coalition including the AARP, University of Wisconsin Extension Services, and the Purdue Research Foundation have put together a three-session education program for grandparents raising grandchildren. In 3 different modules, they look at identifying grandparents’ issues and concerns, examples of programs that support grandparents raising grandchildren, and identify local, state and national responses to difficulties that grandparents encounter.
The Grandparent Book
A Commonsense Perspective on Thoroughly Modern Grandparenting
White, Linda B, M.D.
B306.87 Whi (1990)
This book provides concise information and practical advice on topics that range from amniocentesis through getting along with a pregnant daughter to preparing for a toddler’s visit and caring for a sick grandchild.