The Joyous Gift of Grandparenting:
101 Practical & Meaningful Activities to Share Your Love
By Doug and Robin Hewitt
April 29, 2008 Hatherleigh Press

The cool grandparent’s activity and advice guide  to bonding
with their grandkids!

Whether they see their grandchildren once a month, once a
week, or are their primary caregiver, all grandparents agree:
today's world can be hectic. It's difficult to plan activities that
can nurture their grandchildren and strengthen family bonds
while still making those loving,
lasting memories.





The Joyous Gift of Grandparenting, a follow-up to the
successful The Practical Guide to Weekend Parenting, will
help the modern grandparent come up with activities
that will inspire their grandchildren's
imaginations, open their minds to new
ideas and concepts, and help develop
their
social skills.


Each activity is accompanied by conversation  starters, fun
facts, and a personal anecdote from the authors. Activities
included are suitable for all ages and for various periods of
time, and Tips are paired with every activity, discussing
grandparent-specific problems, such as:

*  the challenges of maintaining a relationship over long
distances
* navigating parenting conflicts between grandparent and
parent
* helping grandchildren cope with their parent’s divorce

Whether they have an hour or a week to plan, this helpful
guide will assist the cool grandparent find activities that are
both meaningful and enjoyable—for them as well as for the
grandkids.

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