Download or read book I Want to Be a Grandma Like My Grandmas Someday written by Nancy Raisor and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-06-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a sweet and timeless picture book about the bond between a little girl and her two, very different, grandmothers. Set in the 1950s, the simple yet enduring text, coupled with the vivid and delightfully charming illustrations, takes the young reader into a lovely world of everyday carefree pleasures, security and acceptance. The main character comes to realize something very special that she will carry with her as she grows up and becomes a woman, mother and eventually a grandmother, herself. This simple, yet poignant story, is a reminder how our ordinary daily interactions with those around us, especially children, influence others in profound ways.
Download or read book Parentless Parents written by Allison Gilbert and published by Hachette Books. This book was released on 2011-02-15 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Parentless Parents is the first book to show how the absence of grandparents impacts everything about the way mothers and fathers raise their children--from everyday parenting decisions to the relationships they have with their spouses and in-laws. For the first time in U.S. history, as the average age of women giving birth has increased significantly, millions of children are at risk of having fewer years with their grandparents than ever before. How has this substantial shift affected parents and kids? Journalist, award-winning television producer, and parentless parent Allison Gilbert has polled and studied more than 1,300 parentless parents from across the United States and a dozen other countries to find out. Through her pioneering research, Gilbert not only shares her own story and the significant and poignant effect that this trend has had on her and hundreds of other families, but also the myriad ways these mothers and fathers have learned to keep the memory of their parents alive for their children, and to find the support and understanding they need.
Download or read book Childless by Marriage written by Sue Fagalde Lick and published by . This book was released on 2021-06 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First you marry a man who does not want children. He cheats and you divorce him. Then you marry the love of your life and find out he does not want to have children with you either. The three he has are more than enough. Although you always wanted to be a mother, you decide he is worth the sacrifice, expecting to have a long happy life together. But that's not what happens. This is the story of how a woman becomes childless by marriage and how it affects every aspect of her life. This is the book of my heart, the one I had to write. Ever since I realized I was not going to have children, I have felt recurring grief and an emptiness in my heart. I am different from most women, but I have found that I am not alone. There are many of us childless women, and I think it's important to share our stories about what it's like when you don't have children in a world where most girls grow up to become mothers. I hope this book offers comfort to those who are childless and understanding to those who are not. If it makes you smile here and there, even better.
Download or read book Rocking It Grand written by Shellie Rushing Tomlinson and published by Focus on the Family. This book was released on 2021-11-09 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grandma—You Can Be a Game-Changer for Generations to Come. Today’s grandmas live in an ever-changing, fast-paced, highly-competitive, busier-than-ever world. We struggle with balance as we help our children manage theirs—grandbabies, work, exercise, staying healthy, and leading our growing families. Chrys Howard and Shellie Tomlinson have more than 20 (as of now) grandchildren between the ages of newborn to 30 years old. Together they inspire grandmas with personal stories, learned insight, relevant Scripture, and a few laughs to encourage new and seasoned grandmas to press on. Rocking It Grand includes four, easy-to-remember R’s in each of the 18 devotions: Remember it is a scripture passage to absorb; Read about it is a personal message from Chrys or Shellie; Reflect on it is a quote to highlight their message; and Rock it provides an action step to reinforce the topic. Become more confident and intentional with your grandchildren, your adult children, and their spouses; more grounded in your faith; and ready to rock your role as the best grandparent you can be.
Download or read book Broken for You written by Stephanie Kallos and published by Grove/Atlantic, Inc.. This book was released on 2007-12-01 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A dazzling mosaic of intersecting lives and fates . . . Comparisons to John Irving and Tennessee Williams would not be amiss in this show-stopping debut” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). The national bestseller and Today Show Book Club selection, Broken for You is the story of two women in self-imposed exile whose lives are transformed when their paths intersect . . . When we meet septuagenarian Margaret Hughes, she is living alone in a mansion in Seattle with only a massive collection of valuable antiques for company. Enter Wanda Schultz, a young woman with a broken heart who has come west to search for her wayward boyfriend. Both women are guarding dark secrets and have spent many years building up protective armor against the outside world. As their tentative friendship evolves, the armor begins to fall away and Margaret opens her house to the younger woman. This launches a series of unanticipated events, leading Margaret to discover a way to redeem her cursed past, and Wanda to learn the true purpose of her cross-country journey. “I absolutely fell in love with this book. . . . There is a message here about creating family in the most unusual places. . . . A wonderful, engaging story.” —Sue Monk Kidd, New York Times–bestselling author of The Secret Life of Bees “Well-crafted plotting and crackling wit make this debut novel by Seattle author Kallos a delight to read and a memory to savor . . . Book groups will enjoy discussing the layers of meaning, the stylistic nuances, and the powerful message of hope secreted in these pages.” —Booklist (starred review)
Download or read book Emma s Question written by Catherine Urdahl and published by Charlesbridge Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Emma's grandmother, who takes care of her after school and takes her out for bagels on Wednesdays, gets sick and has to go to the hospital, Emma is afraid that she will die--but she is also afraid to talk about her fear.
Download or read book Grandma Loves You Because You re You written by Liza Baker and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2018-07-31 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the creators of the bestselling I Love You Because You're You comes a sequel that grandmothers will cherish forever! Little Fox is back again, only this time Fox is spending a day with Grandma. This endearing story takes the reader through the special moments that a grandchild and grandmother share together -- from making delicious pancake breakfasts and flipping through old photo albums, to singing that special song together and baking cookies Grandma-style! With sweet, rhyming text and heartwarming illustrations, this sequel to I Love You Because You're You is perfect for fans of the original as well as new generations. Every parent and grandparent will be proud to share the message of this touching story with their little one: Grandma's love for you is so special. I love everything that we do. I want you to always remember. Grandma loves you because you're you!
Download or read book The Dish Keepers of Honest House written by Hélène Andorre Hinson Staley and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-06-17 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Dish Keepers of Honest House is an original fairytale. Rehabilitating four-greed stricken dentists is a task Irish butler EDWIN HEDGECROFT takes very seriously. As Ella, a former newspaper reporter on vacation in Ireland, examines past grievances with dental professionals HARRY BADGER, NELGON FESTOON, GUILLIAM MOREDUCK and MOTT FINKS, Hedgecroft's partner in concert MOTHER NATURE delivers invitations to a special meeting. The train stops within walking distance of Honest House, where a directional sign swings aimlessly until wind ceases and the dentists see the gate. Before them is another sign: "Dish Keepers, This Way." Mother Nature and Hedgecroft guide the dentists to consequences of greed. Imbalances in humanity stir up raging storms. These dentists learn why they are suddenly in the grips of phantom teeth, giant saliva containers, an indiscriminate tooth-plucking assistant, grotesquely repulsive nurses and dishes from every far corner of the world.
Download or read book Grandmothers Are Like Snowflakes No Two Are Alike written by Janet Lanese and published by Dell. This book was released on 2009-09-02 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 things only a grandmother can do • Family history a grandmother can pass on • A precious gift every child needs from a grandmother • Secret satisfactions a grandmother feels • How a grandmother can act even wiser than she is And more!
Download or read book Grandma written by Jessica Shepherd and published by Child's Play Library. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Told in diary form, Oscar relates how his grandmother becomes less able to look after herself and enters a nursing home, with information about dementia to help children discuss their feelings and adjust to the changing relationship.
Download or read book The Hip Grandma s Handbook written by Linda Oatman-High and published by Seven Footer Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today's first-time grandmothers are the youngest ever. At an average age of only 47, they're not the white-haired, cookie-scented matrons of yesteryear -- and please, don't call them "Granny." The Hip Grandma's Handbook resents is the perfect accessory for today's new grandma. An eclectic collection of humor, reflections, and product recommendations, it offers worldly wisdom and common-sense advice on everything from glam alternatives to "Grammy" (think M'Mere) to tips on feigning interest in yet another round of ultrasounds ("It looks...just like you"). The book's funny, funky voice is a refreshing alternative to the traditional titles on the market, yet it offers wholesome, time-honored information for conscientious grandmothers looking to nourish and nurture grandchildren -- while maintaining their own identity and having fun in the process. Entertaining and inspiring, the book is a thoughtful gift for M'Meres of any age.
Download or read book The Christian Grandma s Idea Book Hundreds of Ideas Tips and Activities to Help You Be a Good Grandma written by Ellen Banks Elwell and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2008-02-26 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No matter your age or stage of life, if someone calls you"Grandma," you'll find plenty of hints and helps just for you inthis long-awaited sequel to The Christian Mom's IdeaBook. Arranged into alphabetical categories and loaded withall kinds of life-tested, creative advice, this amazingly personalresource features 800 tips, thoughts, and stories from 200grandmas, moms, and grandkids in 30 countries around the world.It's full of good grandmothering from A to Z! Here is just a sampling of the topics that await you: activities and one-on-one times childcare gift giving family relationships manners and discipline traditions books long-distance grandparenting overnights trips and vacations ...and many more! In addition to its fresh ideas and touching stories, thisone-of-a-kind book offers spiritually encouraging narrative tointroduce each chapter, interviews with grandmas who are facingspecial challenges, plus reflections from well-known Christianauthors Nanci Alcorn, Gracia Burnham, Cynthia Heald, FrancineRivers, Gary Chapman, and Sigmund Brouwer, Bruce Howard, RebeccaLutzer, Jerry Jenkins, and Margaret Taylor about their owngrandmothers. With its gentle offerings and uplifting insights,The Christian Grandma's Idea Bookwill prepare you tonot only make the most of your time with the grandkids but create alegacy of rich memories, shared traditions, and special timestogether.
Download or read book I Call My Grandma Nana written by and published by Random House Digital, Inc.. This book was released on 2009 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Students respond, in rhyming text, to their teacher's question about what each calls his or her grandmother, offering examples of things they like to do together.
Download or read book The Story of Grandma written by Vanessa Parks and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-11-09 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get to know Grandma like never before with this enlightening keepsake journal that includes dozens of questions to get the storytelling started and space to record the conversations for future generations. Preserve your memories and share your life story with your family in this lovely keepsake book. With dozens of questions prompting you to recall and record moments big and small, this interactive grandmother’s journal will help you capture all of life’s most memorable highs and lows. Whether you record the remembrances of your life yourself or children and grandchildren use this book to encourage a conversation to learn about Grandma’s life, The Story of Grandma offers a beautiful way to create a collaborative memory book and share the stories of her life with future generations.
Download or read book Stuff Every Grandmother Should Know written by Joyce Eisenberg and published by Quirk Books. This book was released on 2019-02-12 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This pocket-sized guide has all the stuff you need to become the coolest grandma, mom-mom, or mimi on the block! Becoming a grandmother is one of life's biggest joys—but that doesn't mean it's simple! This handy gift book lays out all the wisdom, savvy, and know-how you'll need to care for, cherish, and spoil your grandchildren from babyhood through the toddler years and beyond, including: • How to Pick Your Grandmother Nickname • Baby Equipment Essentials • How to Play Safe at Your Place • How to be Someone They Can Talk To • Tips for Sharing Your Memories • And more! The lovely package and timeless information make this a perfect gift for seasoned grandmas and grandmas-to-be alike.
Download or read book How to Babysit a Grandma written by Jean Reagan and published by Knopf Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2018-03-27 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate the special bond between grandmas and grandkids with this delightful New York Times bestseller that puts the kids in charge of babysitting...if just for one day. The perfect gift for Mother's Day, Grandparent's Day, and any day shared with Grandma! When you babysit a grandma, if you're lucky, you'll have a sleepover at her house! And with the useful tips found in this book, you're guaranteed to become an expert grandma-sitter in no time. (Be sure to check out the sections on: How to keep a grandma busy; Things to do at the park; Possible places to sleep, and what to do once you're both tucked in for the night.) From the author-illustrator team behind the New York Times bestselling HOW TO... books comes a funny and heartwarming celebration of grandmas and grandchildren. The fun doesn't stop! Check out more HOW TO... picture books: How to Babysit a Grandpa How to Catch a Santa How to Get Your Teacher Ready How to Raise a Mom How to Surprise a Dad
Download or read book Grandma Series Iii written by Lydia Bongcaron Wade and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2016-07-20 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part I Grandma is babysitting for her two younger grandchildrenOlivia, eight years old, and Brian, five years oldin Tampa, Florida, in the spring of 2014 when their mother, Angela, goes to Los Angeles, California, to attend a doctors conference for one week. During her babysitting, Grandma gladly takes the children to wherever they were used to going with their mom: to the park, to the museum, to their favorite restaurant, and to the mall for shopping for toys and clothes. She also prepares noodles and other dishes and desserts they like to eat. In the evenings, she tells them the fantasy stories that her mother used to tell her and her sisters when they were young. The children enjoy Grandmas fictional stories very much, particularly Olivia. Part II On the second week of June 2014, Grandmas older grandchildrenStephanie, eighteen, and Alexandra and Gabriella, both fifteen years oldgo to Huntley to attend their grandmothers seventy-fifth birthday celebration. They stay with Grandma for four days, during which time they do the usual things they did during their previous visits when they were younger: swimming at Prairie Lodge or at Stingray Bay swimming pools, shopping at the malls, and picnicking at Del Webbs picnic area. Afternoons are spent learning to cook and bake and listening to their grandmas stories when she was working in Queens, New York, senior centers for eighteen years. Her true stories about the seniors she was working with capture the girls interest, especially Alexandra, whose ambition is to become a social worker one day.
