Being a grandmother is one of the most enriching experiences of life In this book, five Christian grandmothers invite you to share their journey with them: to explore common themes of grandmothering and renew your sense of God's presence in your life through the gift of grandmothering. Each selection includes a suggested scripture, a brief meditative reading, and a closing prayer--all working together to make every day more meaningful for grandmothers. View More...
By weaving Scripture into prayers, this book creates a beautiful garden metaphor that shows readers the importance of spending time in our personal prayer garden, interceding for our children. View More...
Kitzinger, a social anthropologist, explores the experience of grandmotherhood both personally and historically based on detailed research. View More...
Today's grandparents aren't content to sit in their rockers doing needlepoint or whittling wood-modern grandparents are healthy and active. Grandma may be traveling the world, writing a book or taking dance lessons and Grandpa might be camping with the grandkids, playing a golf tournament or skydiving Nana may have entered the family by marrying Grampa later in life, or Pop-Pop may be a beloved family friend who's always there when someone needs him. Families are finding that the meaning of "grandparent" has changed tremendously but that grandparents continue to be treasured members of our fa... View More...
Lanese adds a welcome member to the delightful family of books that began with her bestselling Grandmothers Are Like Snowflakes--a warm-hearted, charmingly illustrated celebration of grandfathers. Illustrations. View More...
Ever since anyone can remember, grandmas have been stuck with babysitting while parents enjoy a night on the town - or two weeks in the Bahamas. Now there's help for beleaguered grandmas from Mary McBride, who instructs them on how to 'scheme, lie, cheat, and threaten so you'll be thought of as a sweet, darling grandma'. View More...
Ever since anyone can remember, grandmas have been stuck with baby-sitting while parents enjoy a night on the town...or two weeks in the Bahamas. Now there's help for beleaguered grandmas from Mary McBride, who instructs them on how to "scheme, lie, cheat, and threaten so you'll be thought of as a sweet, darling grandma."McBride leaves grandmas in tears -- of laughter -- with outrageous helpful hints: A short course in baby care for grandmas who still remember when diapers were fastened by safety pinsCreative suggestions for showing baby photos to anyone in any situationHow to get out of baby-... View More...
Stuart Ample and Eric Marshall have an unusual gift for listening to children, and for picking out the memorable thought and the unique turn of phrase. They compiled "Children's Letters to God," which has 1,110,000 copies in print. And in "Grandma, Grandpa and Me," they celebrate what kids have to say about their grandparents. "My grandma gave my mom a very beautiful ring and someday she is going to give it to me and someday I will give it to my daughter. That's the way you make history." --Brooke, 9 "They never forget your birthday. They never forget what you want. If you feel bad, they know ... View More...
Stuart Ample and Eric Marshall have an unusual gift for listening to children, and for picking out the memorable thought and the unique turn of phrase. They compiled "Children's Letters to God," which has 1,110,000 copies in print. And in "Grandma, Grandpa and Me," they celebrate what kids have to say about their grandparents. "My grandma gave my mom a very beautiful ring and someday she is going to give it to me and someday I will give it to my daughter. That's the way you make history." --Brooke, 9 "They never forget your birthday. They never forget what you want. If you feel bad, they know ... View More...
Praying God's Blessings on Your GrandchildrenWhether they live a continent away or just down the street, your grandchildren need your prayers. By praying for them regularly, you can have an enormous influence on their spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being. Even children who are reared in a Christian home need someone to pray for them, and who can do it better than a grandma?Grandma, I Need Your Prayers is an easy-to-use guide for prayer that will encourage you with practical help and motivate you with wonderful stories of answered prayers. It will show you how to pray strategically and... View More...
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 names as Margaret Mead, Jane Russell, and Margaret Thatcher; poems to copy and stick on the refrigerator; words of advice to accidentally leave on a daughter-in-law's kitchen table, suggestions to smooth the rough times or increase the joy, it's all here to read and treasure. Don't miss . . . - Special thing... View More...
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 names as Margaret Mead, Jane Russell, and Margaret Thatcher; poems to copy and stick on the refrigerator; words of advice to accidentally leave on a daughter-in-law's kitchen table, suggestions to smooth the rough times or increase the joy, it's all here to read and treasure. Don't miss . . . - Special thing... View More...
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 names as Margaret Mead, Jane Russell, and Margaret Thatcher; poems to copy and stick on the refrigerator; words of advice to accidentally leave on a daughter-in-law's kitchen table, suggestions to smooth the rough times or increase the joy, it's all here to read and treasure. Don't miss . . . - Special thing... View More...
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 names as Margaret Mead, Jane Russell, and Margaret Thatcher; poems to copy and stick on the refrigerator; words of advice to accidentally leave on a daughter-in-law's kitchen table, suggestions to smooth the rough times or increase the joy, it's all here to read and treasure. Don't miss . . . - Special thing... View More...
From babysitting schedules to dealing with stepchildren to long-distance grandparenting, this book covers everything that today's grandmas and grandpas need to know--in a warm, witty style that can help anyone feel relaxed and reassured in this new family role.Written by a grandmother who's authored fourteen previous books, Grandparenting ABCs discusses the newest developments in pregnancy and childbirth, makes suggestions for the most useful baby gifts and the best books, music, and toys for each stage of growth, explores the emotions that may come with this important life passage--and offers... View More...
One thing we all have in common -- we're all grandchildren. Through photographs and accompanying stories, this book illuminates the special grandparent-grandchild bond. View More...
A Grandparent's memories give younger generations a chance to step into the past, as well as understand and appreciate the present. This collection of funny and insightful questions for grandparents will become an instant keepsake to treasure for generations. View More...
