Grandparent Families

Is your family geographically scattered? Has globalisation made your family a distance family? This audiobook tells the candid story of how distance parents and distance grandparents struggle - and succeed - to adapt to their new reality. This isn’t family life as they had imagined it. If you are a distance parent or distance grandparent, all those how, why, and what-if questions will find answers in these sections. You’ll realise, perhaps for the first time, that you’re not alone on your journey.

Being a grandparent is one of God's greatest gifts. And loving your grandchildren is a privilege. The best way to love your grandchildren is to pray for them.

Making memories and fostering relationships with our grandchildren in the midst of a fast-moving culture isn't easy, and a legacy that lasts isn't crafted overnight. So how do we as grandparents cultivate strong, meaningful relationships with the children we adore? Start with The Mindful Grandparent. Through inspired ideas teamed with simple practices and engaging stories, it covers wide-ranging topics such as cultivating curiosity, helping children explore difficult topics, honoring adult children's boundaries, and managing technology. Let it be your guide and refuge.

From America’s Gerontologist, a practical guide that offers a radical and optimistic approach to longevity. Dr. Kerry Burnight—known to her many followers as "Dr. Kerry"—is sparking a revolution to make older better. Fed up with the fear driven, anti-aging hysteria, hundreds of thousands...

A hilarious and heartwarming New York Times bestselling novel—the basis for the acclaimed major motion picture! "There's rich, there's filthy rich, and then there's crazy rich ... A Pride and Prejudice-like send-up about an heir bringing his Chinese-American girlfriend home to meet his...

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 dashed. Those on limited incomes are feeling the strain and are frightened about their futures.

Your journey to peaceful grandparenting starts here… In today’s parenting world, everything has changed—again. From sleep routines to screen time, social media and modern medical advice are reshaping how today’s parents raise their children. For many grandparents, this can feel unfamiliar—and sometimes even frustrating. If you’ve ever found yourself biting your tongue or walking on eggshells around your adult children, you’re not alone. In A Grandparents’ Guide to Modern Parenting, Lucy Lamont—mother, grandmother, and compassionate observer—offers thoughtful, experience-...

A busy matriarch and a risk-loving younger man with a secret… Can his granddaughter in need bring these opposites together? Graziella Moore has been a family matriarch long enough. Or maybe too long, but who wants to risk her heart after being abandoned and deceived by a husband? So she doesn’t understand why her adult children are interfering when she starts dating again. Yes, her boyfriend, Hugo Ackerman, is much younger than she is and his two previous wives died suspiciously, but Graziella can take care of herself. Never mind that she's suddenly become accident-prone. Meanwhile, ...

Building wealth that lasts beyond your lifetime isn’t just about accumulating money—it’s about creating security, opportunity, and freedom for the people you love most. Generational Wealth: Parents' and Grandparents' Step-by-Step Guide to Securing Your Family's Financial Future (2026 Edition) provides practical, actionable guidance for parents, grandparents, and family leaders who want to establish, grow, and preserve wealth that benefits children, grandchildren, and future generations. From assessing your current finances to setting long-term family goals, this book offers strategies...

Today's grandparent needs to understand technology - how it mesmerizes grandchildren but also enhances the opportunities to connect and share life experiences. And while many of the roles grandparents play in the lives of grandchildren have changed, their most important role of influencing with wisdom, faith, and fun remains the same. Author Chrys Howard addresses topics relevant to all grandparents and also looks at the challenges of grandchildren living in single parent or blended families.

Claire is a wife, a mother, a grandmother. Her only daughter is gravely ill. Her son-in-law is resentful and angry. Now her grandchildren are missing. From BETTE LEE CROSBY, an award-winning author of women's fiction and family sagas, comes this USA TODAY Bestseller that is a heart-wrenching reminder of how fragile relationships can be! Winner Reader’s Favorite Gold Medal, Royal Palm Literary Award and FPA President’s Book Award Gold Medal After years of writing letters, hoping to find the children, hoping to bring them back, Claire receives a reply…a dog-eared gray envelope is ...

Pour yourself a cup of something warm and settle into a world where kitchens glow with laughter, memories linger around the table, and gratitude fills every room. Short Stories for Seniors with Humor and Heart is a delightful collection of easy-to-read, large-print short stories that capture the magic of Thanksgiving and the beauty of everyday kindness. From the chaos of a family feast gone sideways to the quiet comfort of a shared meal, each tale celebrates gratitude, connection, and the simple joy of being together. 🎁 The perfect gift for parents, grandparents, or anyone who loves feel...

A Newbery Honor Book Rediscover award-winning author Marguerite Henry’s classic story about a wild horse’s gentle colt with this faux leather–bound anniversary edition. On an island of Chincoteague off the coasts of Virginia and Maryland lives a centuries-old band of wild ponies. Among...

International bestseller As seen in The Wall Street Journal--from free play to cozy together time, discover the parenting secrets of the happiest people in the world What makes Denmark the happiest country in the world--and how do Danish parents raise happy, confident, successful kids, year...

'This is a unique juxtaposition of the shatteringly honest diaries of two Jewish girls fighting to survive — Grandma Rosi in the Holocaust and two generations later Jess in today's grubby showbiz world. It appalled, uplifted and delighted me. I wish I’d written it.' MIRIAM MARGOLYES 'Deeply...

This self-care guidebook offers compassionate coping strategies for grandparents and parents navigating the profound pain of family estrangement. Designed to help heal broken hearts, this resource provides tips for managing difficult moments, setting boundaries, and regaining a sense of peace and resolve amid family alienation. It is an invaluable guide for those seeking to move forward and find happiness despite the challenge of an adult child's estrangement that severs your relationship. Are you a newcomer to ESTRANGEMENT? Or, struggling with children who alienate you? This social ...

This is the story of two boys, Dylan Ebdus and Mingus Rude. They are friends and neighbors, but because Dylan is white and Mingus is black, their friendship is not simple. This is the story of their Brooklyn neighborhood, which is almost exclusively black despite the first whispers of something...

In Reclaiming Your Identity, you’ll find empowering insights, practical tools, and heartfelt affirmations to help you: ✅ Set and maintain boundaries, distance yourself from disrespect, without guilt ✅ Release shame and reclaim your personal power ✅ Find healing, peace, and joy beyond the role of “mom” ✅ Navigate the complexities of estrangement with strength and grace Your journey isn’t over—it’s just shifting. This is your time to redefine who you are, embrace your worth, and step into a future filled with self-love and resilience.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Let go of perfect and become a transformative, positive influence in a child’s life while creating your own definition of success with this “wisdom-packed guide” (Orpah Daily) from developmental psychologist and podcaster Dr. Aliza Pressman. “My go-to for how we...

Winner of the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Longlisted for the National Book Award Winner of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Fiction Award From the author of the National Book Award finalist Patron Saints of Nothing comes an emotionally charged, moving novel about four generations of...