| Grandparents as Parents: A Survival Guide for Raising a Second Family Contributor(s): de Toledo, Sylvie (Author), Brown, Deborah Edler (Author) |
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ISBN: 1462509150 ISBN-13: 9781462509157 Publisher: Guilford Publications OUR PRICE: $16.16 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Family & Relationships | Alternative Family - Social Science | Social Work - Psychology | Mental Health |
| Dewey: 649.1 |
| LCCN: 2013003524 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (1.10 lbs) 331 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Family |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: If you're among the millions of grandparents raising grandchildren today, you need information, support, and practical guidance you can count on to keep your family strong. This is the book for you. Learn effective strategies to help you cope with the stresses of parenting the second time around, care for vulnerable grandkids and set boundaries with their often-troubled parents, and navigate the maze of government aid, court proceedings, and special education. Wise, honest, moving stories show how numerous other grandparents are surviving and thriving in their new roles. Updated throughout, and reflecting current laws and policies affecting families, the second edition features new discussions of kids' technology use and other timely issues. |