Grandmothering: Building Strong Ties with Every Generation

by Kathleen Stassen Berger
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  • ID: 7750
  • Added: 2025-12-16
  • Updated: 2025-12-16
  • ISBN: 9798216283423
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
  • Published: 2019-11-04
  • Reviews: 3

In 'Grandmothering,' Kathleen Berger explores the unique and essential role that grandmothers can play in the lives of their grandchildren. Drawing on real-life examples, she illustrates how grandmothers can integrate themselves into their children's families without overstepping boundaries. The book delves into the specific needs of each stage of childhood, from building strong relationships with future parents before a child is born to supporting adolescents through difficult topics such as sex, drugs, and mental health. Berger also addresses common challenges and complications in grandmothering, such as issues arising when three generations share a home, dealing with parental divorce, and handling rebellious grandchildren. Throughout the book, she emphasizes the importance of learning technology to foster relationships and the joy and complexities of effective grandmothering. Whether you are a biological grandmother, a step-grandmother, or a trusted older woman in a young person's life, this book offers valuable insights and practical advice.

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Avid Bookshop · 2025-12-16
supportive 4.50

The book is a guide for grandmothers to respond to the needs of today's families and form warm, lasting bonds. It is noted for its practical advice and supportive tone.

This book is a beacon for grandmothers seeking to understand and meet the needs of modern families. It offers practical advice on how to integrate into family life and build strong, lasting bonds with grandchildren. The supportive and encouraging tone makes it a valuable companion for grandmothers navigating the joys and challenges of their role. Readers appreciate the book's focus on forming warm, meaningful relationships across generations.

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    This book guides grandmothers to respond to the needs of today's families, integrate themselves into family life, and form warm, lasting bonds with their grandchildren.

    It offers practical advice on how to integrate into family life and build strong, lasting bonds with grandchildren.

    The supportive and encouraging tone makes it a valuable companion for grandmothers navigating the joys and challenges of their role.

Goodreads · Various · 2019-11-04
practical 3.50

The book explores the multifaceted role of grandmothers in their grandchildren's lives, using real-life examples to illustrate key points. It is praised for its insightful and honest approach to family dynamics.

The book delves into the complex and often challenging role of grandmothers, providing real-life examples that make the advice relatable and practical. Readers appreciate the honest and insightful discussions on family dynamics, particularly when multiple generations live under one roof or when dealing with divorce. The book is seen as a supportive guide for grandmothers navigating the intricacies of modern family life.

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    Here, Kathleen Berger explores the role of grandmothers in the lives of their grandchildren. She uses real life examples to illustrate how grandmothers can best integrate themselves into the lives of their children's families without overstepping.

    Problems in relationships are explained honestly and with insight.

    Among these are issues when three generations share a home, when parents get divorced, and more.

Groovin Moms · 2019-10-31
insightful 4.00

The book offers a practical guide for grandmothers to navigate their roles across different stages of a child's life. It provides a roadmap for building strong, meaningful relationships with grandchildren.

The author provides a comprehensive 27-point roadmap for grandmothers to understand and fulfill their roles effectively. The book emphasizes the importance of adapting to the changing needs of families and grandchildren. It offers practical advice on how to integrate into family life without overstepping boundaries, making it a valuable resource for grandmothers looking to build strong, lasting bonds with their grandchildren.

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    This book provides a 27-point road map of the important role grandmothers play in every phase of a child's life, from infancy, to adolescence, to adulthood.

    It offers practical advice on how to integrate into family life without overstepping boundaries.

    A valuable resource for grandmothers looking to build strong, lasting bonds with their grandchildren.

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