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Being Grandma and Grandpa
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his is not your ordinary (if there is such a thing) book on
grandparenting. This powerful little book is a research-based
guide to becoming the grandparent you want to be-
loving, active, and involved. Written by Emily Stier Adler, Ph.D. and
Michele Hoffnung, Ph.D.
For a taste of what's in store...
here are three samples for your enjoyment.
How not meddling can open doors
You've been a parent and now you're a grandparent. How
hard could this new role be?
In a survey of almost 5,000 grandparents, three-quarters
reported that being a grandparent was the single most important and satisfying aspect of their lives. Although the role usually
brings pleasure as we describe in Being Grandma and Grandpa,
many new grandparents need to fine tune attitudes and behavior to be successful. The most difficult part can be the realization
that grandparents are not in control of family situations. Many of
the 224 grandparents that we talked to told us that the worst part
of grandparenthood is not having the final say as to how their
grandchildren are raised. Read more
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to win a copy of Being
Grandma and Grandpa
Being an active
grandparent gives benefits
Active grandparenting benefits grandchildren, parents, and
grandparents. While some benefits are obvious, such as more
attention from loving adults and assistance with childcare, the
benefits for grandparents are less obvious. Our book, Being
Grandma and Grandpa, discusses all these issues; here we focus
on grandparents.
Personal growth is important at all stages of life. As one of
the 224 grandparents we talked to put it, "grandchildren clearly
contribute to aging in a rich environment." Another said being a
grandparent helped him "stay active, feel younger and connect
with a new generation, while teaching him the value of patience."
Read more
How grandparents can foster
bonds across the miles
Geographic distance has a major influence on grandparenting. About four in ten of the 224 grandparents we surveyed in our
book Being Grandma and Grandpa had only "near" grandchildren
(living within 90 miles), about three in ten had only "far" grandchildren (living 90 or more miles away) and the rest had both near
and far grandkids.
Grandparents living near can sometimes be spontaneous and
visit on a moment's notice, while far grandparents don't have that
option. Distance adds another factor, but it isn't insurmountable.
Those fortunate enough to have the financial resources and time
can visit their far grandchildren frequently, although advance planning with the parents is essential. Read more
Emily Stier Adler, Ph.D.
is Professor Emerita
of Sociology,
Rhode Island College
Michele Hoffnung, Ph.D
is Professor Emerita
of Psychology,
Quinnipiac University
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