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A groundbreaking guide to grandparenting and a celebration of grandparents, from one of Australia's foremost parenting experts.
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The grandparent-grandchild relationship is a truly special one, but the lives of grandparents and grandkids have changed so much in recent times. How do grandparents create close relationships with the children they adore while living their own busy lives?
Bestselling parenting expert and psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg's Grandparents celebrates the immense contribution grandmothers and grandfathers make to families. His groundbreaking Grandparenting Code offers a wise formula for successful and harmonious grandparenting in today's world. Michael shows how to be involved in grandchildren's lives without treading on parents' toes, and addresses tricky topics such as screentime, 'greycare', and divorce.
Grandparents features inspiring, funny, and heart-warming stories from well-known grandparents Jackie French, Kevin Rudd, David Williamson, Jane Caro, Jenny Kee, Hugh Mackay, Professor Gordon Parker, and Eric Tweedale.
An invaluable resource for modern grandparenting, Grandparents is the perfect gift for a first-time grandparent or whenever challenges arise.
'Michael Carr-Gregg's book Grandparents is full of sensible and sensitive advice on how to navigate that most complex but rewarding relationship, being a grandparent.' - Margaret Throsby, broadcaster
'For over twenty years Dr Michael Carr-Gregg has provided accurate, up-to-date and reliable information laced with humour and compassion to Australia's parents. In this brilliant new book he has managed to do the same for the country's grandparents.' - Melissa Doyle, journalist and author of Fifteen Seconds of Brave
'This is the guide for every grandparent. A well-informed and friendly read for all of us who treasure our grandchildren.' - Wendy McCarthy, author of Don't Be Too Polite, Girls
'Being a grandparent should be one of life's great joys and here Michael Carr-Gregg has a very practical guide on how to savour the delights and sort the challenges.' - Neil Mitchell, journalist
'An absolute must-read for all aspiring and established grandparents, and also pretty darn useful for parents too! Another gem from a psychologist who knows how to hit exactly the right mark.' - Dr Helen Street, applied social psychologist and wellbeing consultant
'A must-read for grandparents at any stage of their journey, filled with practical, comprehensive and affirming advice you'll turn to again and again.' - Ashleigh Barton, author of What Do You Call Your Grandma? and What Do You Call Your Grandpa?
'A fantastic resource for grandparents that carries a wise reminder to always be respectful of both parents and grandchildren!' - Petrea King, author of Your Life Matters and CEO, Quest for Life Foundation
'Offers a practical guide to navigating the challenges and finding the joy' - Daily Telegraph
'Psychologist and parenting expert Dr Michael Carr-Gregg celebrates grandparents all over the world whilst sharing his wise formula for successful grandparenting in a modern, ever-changing society.' - New Idea
'Shares the joys of being involved in grandchildren's lives, and addresses tricky topics' - House of Wellness
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781761069314
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 October 2023
Country: Australia
Imprint: Allen & Unwin
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 208.0mm
Weight: 291g
Pages: 304
About the Author
Dr Michael Carr-Gregg is an adolescent psychologist, a well-respected speaker and one of Australia's leading parenting authorities. In 1985 he founded CanTeen, the acclaimed cancer patients' support group for teenagers in New Zealand and Australia.
Michael has been a contributor on Melbourne radio 3AW, the resident parenting expert on Channel 7's Sunrise and a regular guest on its Morning Show. He has written several bestselling books on parenting, including Surviving Adolescents, The Princess Bitchface Syndrome, and Surviving Year 12. Michael has also worked with organisations including Reach Out and Beyond Blue and has been the 'Agony Uncle' for Girlfriend magazine. He has won many awards for his work.
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