Grandparenting category: 214 books
The House on Childress Street
A Memoir
Language: English
Release Date: December 18, 2007
In this vivid and piercing memoir of his grandfather, noted novelist Kenji Jasper captures the story of his family and sheds a keen light on the urban and rural experiences of Black America.
Author Kenji Jasper only knew his maternal grandfather, Jesse Langley Sr., as a quiet man who smoked...
Grandmothers Are Like Snowflakes...No Two Are Alike
Words of Wisdom, Gentle Advice, & Hilarious Observations
Language: English
Release Date: September 2, 2009
When a child is born, a miracle happens—someone becomes a grandmother!
For first-time grandmas, beloved veterans, or grandmas-in-waiting, this warm, wonderful book captures all the joy and humor of one of a woman's most life-altering experiences. Heartwarming observations from such famous...
Grandma's on the Camino
Reflections on a 48-Day Walking Pilgrimage to Santiago
Language: English
Release Date: November 20, 2012
In Grandmas On the Camino, author Mary OHara Wyman, a 72 year old grandmother from San Francisco, relates her 2010 adventures walking 500 miles alone as a pilgrim on the Camino Frances. Her journey takes her from St. Jean Pied de Port in France, across the Pyrenees to Spain, then westward to the ancient...
Me and Dad
Reflections on Lessons Learned
Language: English
Release Date: April 30, 2014
Warm...funny...nostalgic...remembering a lovable and wise father, and reflecting on how he taught his children all the important stuff about life, either by example or in the guise of great stories. Every beautifully illustrated chapter is a journey into some corner of the heart, whether you simply wish...
The Grandmother Book
A Book About You for Your Grandchild
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2011
For the fifteen million grandmothers who are keepers of family history and memories, The Grandmother Book is a lively and timely way to record your story for future generations.* Andy and Susan Hilford present the perfect way for grandmothers of all ages to pass along a grandmother's story. The story...
by Jennifer N. Smith
Language: English
Release Date: October 12, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: October 12, 2017
More and more parents are dealing with children that are out of control, children that are angry and parents do not know how to handle. What studies have found is that this anger that these children are experiencing can be caused from the type of parenting technique that is being used.
Most...
Eye of My Heart
27 Writers Reveal the Hidden Pleasures and Perils of Being a Grandmother
Language: English
Release Date: April 7, 2009
“Finally, a look at grandmothering that is decidedly unsentimental. These clear-eyed essays offer humor and insight as they take on the multigenerational lives many of us now lead.” –Cokie Roberts, author of We Are Our Mothers' Daughters
In this groundbreaking collection, twenty-seven...
by Kirby Wright
Language: English
Release Date: July 18, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: July 18, 2012
Ben and Jeff Gill are doing menial labor at their father's construction site on east end Molokai when Ben reports to the father that the heavy equipment operators are goofing off. One of the operators retaliates by cornering the brothers on an isolated beachfront off Puko'o Harbor.
by Kirby Wright
Language: English
Release Date: July 19, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: July 19, 2012
I slept on the makai side of the lanai. The kaka lines were tethered to the beach house and the moon made them glow as they moved up and down with the tide. These were our umbilical cords, linking us to all the mystery in the ocean. I took my foot out of the covers, slipped it under the mosquito net, and rested it on my line. I felt the ocean's pulse through the cord.
Bonding with Our Children in Fun and Easy Ways
Good for Parents and Grandparents Alike!
Language: English
Release Date: March 11, 2016
When it comes to childrens activities, theres more to life than television, computer games, and cell phones. In Bonding with Our Children in Fun and Easy Ways, author Marilynn Sambrano offers a collection of easy ways parents and grandparents can bond with their children and grandchildren.
From...
Before We Say "Goodnight"
How to Tell Bedtime Stories About Your Life and Family
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2013
A unique way to turn bedtime stories into an opportunity to strengthen our bond with our children.
Before We Say “Goodnight” will show you how to captivate your child’s imagination with a subject they literally can’t get enough of—you.
In this book, you’ll discover an easy-to-learn...
by Douglas M. Yeager
Language: English
Release Date: April 18, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: April 18, 2015
The book is focused on the importance of parents and caregivers talking to and with children age 0 to 4. It is a book that children will enjoy, but it also provides a range of ideas to parents and caregivers as to how to engage young children in the world of millions of words.
by Trina Licavoli Gunzel
Language: English
Release Date: April 28, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: April 28, 2014
This book is inspired by loving memories and teachings from grandmothers. Reflecting on positive childhood experiences allows application of knowledge to help us in our future. Special snacks, tender moments, traditions, and encouragement are heart-warming, shared, and illustrated in vivid colors....
Spiritual Heritage, A
Connecting Kids and Grandkids to God and Family
Language: English
Release Date: October 24, 2017
A guide for raising children to be Christ-following adults and parentsWith three adult children, eleven grandkids, and over forty-five years in Christian education, Glen and Ellen Schuknecht are asked a lot of parenting questions. But the most common question is always "How do I raise my kids to love...