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Steer the Ship of Tomorrow: A Guide for Grandparents
Imagine holding the compass to a journey that shapes the future–one where the treasure is the laughter, growth, and wisdom of your grandchildren. "Raising the Future: Grandparents at the Helm" is the map that guides you through the uncharted waters of modern grandparenthood, helping you to become the steadfast captain your family needs.
Dive into the heart of your new role with an in-depth exploration...
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This mischievous gift book celebrates grandmothers, who to their families' absolute delight or utter dismay, love to spoil their grandchildren rotten. Each spread features two illustrated scenarios: on the left, a good granny (enforcing 6:00 PM bath time), and on the right, a bad granny (letting the kiddies run through the sprinkler instead). It's the perfect present for grandmas gone bad (or, okay, good) and the families that adore them.
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Upbeat and on target, this heartwarming book looks at the important bond between grandparents and grandchildren. Full of practical as well as whimsical tips and suggestions for expressing love, whether the grandchild is a baby or a teen, The Magic of Grandparenting is the perfect gift for a grandparent-to-be or a longtime grandparents. Throughout the book people of all ages, share their memories of how grandparents touched their lives, showing just...
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There's a quiet epidemic in our culture: The fastest-growing type of family unit is grandparents charged with the task of raising their children's children.
Though there are myriad reasons for this-the death of one's adult child, parental drug addiction, abusive living situations, or incarceration, to name a few-the effects tend to be the same: Senior citizens who expected to spend their golden years relaxing or traveling are now seeing their dreams...
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Continue reading if you're interested in learning how to wean your child from diapers in only three days.
Selecting the most effective method of toilet training your child from the many available options might be challenging.
Here are some of the most effective strategies for toilet training a young boy.
This guide will help you confidently and cheerfully guide your kid through learning to use the toilet.
Here's a sneak peek at the material you'll...
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As American author and comedy-writer Gene Perret once wrote: Granddads are there to help the grandchildren get into mischief they haven't thought of yet! Some of the activities, antics (and mischief!) that todays grandparents used to get up to in their childhood seem somehow to have missed a generation and there are youngsters out there who may never have made a bow-and-arrow, flown a kite or gone pond-dipping.
The Dangerous Book for Granddads is...
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Set boundaries, take the reins of your personal and professional relationships, and resist others' attempts to "switch you back" to doormat mode.
If you stop sacrificing yourself for others, will this make you a "bad" employee, parent, or partner? Will the world end, and will those you love fall apart without you?
I hate to break it to you, but they will all be just fine. This audiobook highlights why every time you say "yes" to something or someone,...
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What Every Modern Grandparent Needs To Know.
Today's grandparents continue with their careers and activities well into their grandparenting years. Totally Cool Grandparenting explains how these modern grandparents can participate in the traditional joyous responsibilities of their role in up-to-date ways. With clear, upfront advice, humor, and time-tested tactics, gathered from personal experience and dozens of interviews with grandparents-and grandkids-across...
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Ce livre rassemble vingt textes empreints d'humour et de satire qui explorent l'idée amusante de nos bébés prononçant un jugement sans merci s'ils pouvaient s'exprimer. Ces textes mettent en lumière nos incohérences, paradoxes et fragilités en tant que parents et grands-parents, à travers nos comportements, expressions faciales et moments maladroits. En les abordant avec légèreté et en jouant sur l'ironie, ces écrits offrent une perspective...
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This is the second book of the Renee series by Christie O'Sullivan. She is a young kid who has grown up to become a teenager and then on to become a young adult. Her parents spend time in France everywhere but keep quiet about it. Renee lives with her paternal grandmother until it is time for her to become a businesswoman. She wants to add value to her parents and be a child they can be proud of.
Will Renee's father, Rex, sell his estate in the...
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For most people, qualifying for a loan isn't a very pleasant experience: banks and financial institutions demand your highly sensitive information but may not know you or your values. Your family members and loved ones, on the other hand, care deeply about you and have a personal interest in your success. What if they were able to provide you with the financing you needed, and at a fraction of the interest other financial institutions would charge?...
14) Grammie Camp
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Lost in the journey to becoming a fun and influential grandparent?Welcome to Grammie Camp! It is not a single place but many places; any place grandmother and grandbaby are together.Full of practical knowledge, cute pictures, and sweet stories, this book will honour, celebrate, and elevate the irreplaceable role of being a grandmother. Grandmothers are a valuable resource and make a significant impact on their grandbabies lives and well-being.Focusing...
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In this timely book, family counselors Gerald and Marlene Kaufman urge adult children and their parents to have direct conversations about the decisions that lie ahead as parents age. The Kaufmans suggest that families use their parents' retirement as the benchmark for having the first discussion about their parents' plans for the next phase of their lives. The Kaufmans point out that most families wait until they're faced with a crisis before having...
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In this timely book, long-time family counselors, Gerald and Marlene Kaufman, urge aging people, their adult children, family members, and other caretakers to talk directly with each other about the decisions that lie ahead as they age. "Do it before a crisis hits," say the Kaufmans. "A good time to start is when the parents retire."
Necessary Conversations focuses on four primary areas:
Parents' finances Parents' medical care Parents' living arrangements...
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