Reviews

Interview with Elaine Williams on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

May 15, 2013
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I interviewed Elaine K. Williams about her book “The Sacred Work of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren” because of her insight, empathy, and understanding of this growing trend.

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Wright on Time Book Review

September 24, 2012
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This review was written by my nine-year old granddaughter, Juliet, a voracious reader who devours about four books a day. When she’s not reading, she rides horses, plays piano, creates art, and recently got her ears pierced.

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Don’t Roll Your Eyes by Ruth Nemzoff

September 4, 2012
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In her new book, Ruth Nemzoff offers advice on what to do when perfect strangers — or people you wish were strangers — become your family, namely, in-laws.

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Love Across the Miles Bridges the Gap with Grandkids

August 20, 2012
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Kayann Marceline is a long distance grandmother to six grandchildren. About 45 percent of grandparents live 200 or more miles from at least one of their grandchildren.

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Making Toast Shows How to Live with Loss

June 25, 2012
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If one of your grandchild’s parents died, would you be able to step in and fill their role? Roger and Ginny Rosenblatt did exactly that when their 38-year old daughter died.

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Give a Personal Hug to a Loved One with Hug-E-Gram

June 5, 2012
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Seven years ago Peri-Sue Zausner was diagnosed with breast cancer. During her recovery, she knew that hugs and laughter made her feel better. So she created the Hug-E-Gram.

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Peaceful Piggy Meditation Teaches Children Inner Harmony

May 14, 2012
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MacLean says that meditating is a self-care regimen like brushing your teeth that keeps your mind happy and healthy the same way you keep your teeth clean and healthy.

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