Description: Encouragement, wisdom, and plenty of humor for very busy grandparents
Being a grandparent is often a second chance at parenting and can be full of joy and excitement. It is also a time of adjustment as we find our feet in a world of changes since having our own children. Many of us long for help, for a little encouragement as we try to be there for, and bring out the best in, our beloved grandchildren. In this lovely, lighthearted collection of quotes and sayings, Rob Parsons and Katharine Hill--a grandparent herself--offer ideas, strategies, and practical tips on this vital role within the family. Whether we are overeager or burned-out grandparents, very involved or unsure-how-to-help grandparents, this funny, engaging book is sure to help busy grandparents be the best grandparents they can possibly be.Brief description: Katharine Hill is the UK director for Care for the Family. She speaks, writes, and broadcasts widely on family matters, and blogs regularly for HuffPost. She has practiced as a family lawyer and served as a board member for the International Commission for Couple and Family Relations as well as a member of a government advisory group on family issues. Katharine is married to Richard and they have four grown children.