Description Numbers of Grandparents caring for grandchildren continue to increase.
Andrea and Linda\'s families include 17 well-loved grandchildren..
Both have parents who were raised by grandparents.
Their materials are used by professionals and Grandparents throughout the United States and internationally.
Smith and Dannison have over 20 years of experience working with custodial grandparent families.
Linda Dannison, Ph D, CFLE is a Professor of Family Studies at Western Michigan University.
About the Author Andrea Smith, Ph D, LMSW is a Professor of Early Childhood Education at Western Michigan University.
Using this book encourages grandparent caregivers to expand their views about their not-so-new role through: - Short readings - Creative activities - Relevant examples - Personal reflections This fast paced resource provides a weekly dose of wisdom, insight and ways to reaffirm Your commitment to the critical job you\'ve undertaken: that of caregiving grandparent.
Circumstances may vary, but Grandparents often share similar challenges and unique strengths.
Description Numbers of Grandparents caring for grandchildren continue to increase
