Grandparent Relationships

“Jennifer Pickens provides a nuanced narration of Clover that perfectly mirrors the character’s journey—gentle, compassionate, anxious, and full of joy.” - Library Journal This program features a bonus conversation between the author and narrator. What’s the point of giving someone a...

Build bonds with your grandkids using #1 New York Times bestselling author Richard Eyre's blueprint for creating and sharing values as a proactive, difference-making grandparent. Seniors all over the world are looking for practical tips and proven strategies for becoming a proactive grandparent, but what do grandchildren need the most? More important than money or fun, the best things a grandparent could leave to their grandchildren are principles for a happy and productive life.

Do you ever feel like a stranger in your grandchildren’s tech-filled world, wondering how to bridge the growing digital divide? As screens, social media, and constant online distractions dominate young lives, many loving Christian grandparents feel sidelined, overwhelmed, and unsure of how to connect. It is deeply discouraging to watch the kids you love get absorbed in digital noise, leaving you worried about their safety, their faith, and your place in their hearts. You aren't alone in feeling uncertain, and your desire to leave a meaningful, faith-filled legacy is more vital now than ...

An instant New York Times bestseller!​ “Storytelling for young readers at its finest—equal parts summer adventure and environmental suspense…[a] love letter to family, friendship, and the natural world.” —Kwame Alexander, New York Times bestselling author of The Crossover From New...

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.

Grandparents today have never taken on as much responsibility for caring for their grandchildren, and yet have never been so bereft of legal support. In this wise guide, Neil Taft, pastor, counsellor and loving grandparent addresses the problems and offers solutions that anyone can follow to ensure the best interests of grandchildren. Do you have grandchildren you rarely or never see? Has a beloved grandchild been prevented from spending time with you? Do you want to know what rights you have as a grandparent? Do you need to support your adult child? Read this book for the answers to these ...

"Evocative and captivating. An enthralling tale of ancient gods, dangerous magic, family and love." ―​Sue Lynn Tan, author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess Two women embark on a unforgettable quest that draws them into a world of dark gods and ancient magic in this sweeping fantasy debut...

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 ...

Discover the joy of grandparenting in the 21st century with The Modern Grandparent, your essential guide to navigating the evolving role of today’s grandparents. This comprehensive eBook is tailored to help you redefine the traditional grandparent identity, embrace modern family dynamics, and build enduring relationships with your grandchildren, no matter the distance. Dive into chapters that tackle contemporary challenges and celebrate the joys of grandparenting. In “Redefining the Grandparent Role,” explore how to shift expectations and foster a new grandparent identity. “...

One flowered handbag, one saved church seat, and one temporary homecoming could change two guarded hearts forever. Music teacher Hannah Mercer expects Cedar Hollow's Grandparents Day service to bring children's hymns, proud smiles, and memories of the grandmother she still misses. She does not expect Caleb Whitaker to walk through the church doors carrying his grandmother Ruth's purse, steadying her mobility scooter, and quietly challenging Hannah's belief that dependable men belong only in other people's stories. Caleb is home for eight weeks to supervise a bridge repair and help Ruth ...

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.

Bloomsbury presents A Taste of Magic by J. Elle, read by Imani Parks. “An enchanting adventure that will leave readers hungry for more.” – Kwame Mbalia, #1 New York Times bestselling author New York Times bestselling author J. Elle makes her middle grade debut in this magical new series...

In the gripping conclusion to the Warring Gods duology, two women find themselves caught in an ancient feud between ruthless entities, and embark on an epic quest for power and liberation. Reina is full of hope. At long last, Reina has the peace she’s been searching for on the idyllic islands...

The sequel to New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe’s The Islanders, an “exciting, tender, and absolutely wonderful” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) story of friendship, loss, and the healing power of nature. Jake Potter is back on Dewees Island for another summer with his...

You didn't do anything wrong. The role changed. Somewhere in the last few years, a simple question stopped being simple. You ask how the job is going and hear an edge in the answer. You offer help and watch it land as pressure. You leave a little more space, and the space turns into silence. Nothing here is broken — nobody is in crisis, nobody has walked away — but you've started drafting a text three times before you send it. The old parent-and-child roles don't fit two adults. Most books hand you a diagnosis for that. This one hands you sentences. Parent Less, Connect More with Your ...

Grandparents, here is the book you have been looking for! Helping Grandparents Understand Autism is a grandparent-friendly guide by Dr. Linda Barboa and Jan Luck. It was designed to help you understand this complex disorder and how it affects your grandchild. It tells how communication difficulties and sensory issues may affect your grandchild’s behavior.

Many powerful voices are influencing our grandchildren, from those at home and in their schools to those in the world of entertainment and media. What can you as a grandparent do to speak wisdom and godliness into their lives? Biblical Grandparenting is a full-length leadership book that places grandparenting ministry on a firm scriptural foundation. It is ideal for pastors and church leaders, as well as for use in the classroom at seminaries.

There is bad luck, good luck, and making your own luck—which is exactly what Summer must do to save her family in this winner of the National Book Award by Newbery Medalist Cynthia Kadohata. Summer knows that kouun means “good luck” in Japanese, and this year her family has none of it...

The birth of a grandchild is a cause for celebration. But when a child becomes a parent themselves, existing family structures are radically altered. Old tensions between parents and their adult children may come into sharp relief, while new relationships with in-laws must be navigated carefully. And at the heart of two families is a small person, whose life will benefit hugely from the love of their grandparents.

Based on true grandparenting experiences, each story celebrates the countless blessings God gives us through our youngest family members. As Karen says, "What would our lives be like without sticky kisses, heavenly hugs, and hand-printed birthday notes?" In this audiobook each short story ends with an encouraging verse of Scripture and a brief prayer asking God to help you make a positive difference in the lives of these young ones who help you love and laugh in ways you never imagined.