When Good Grandparents Go Bad

By Christine Allen

Becoming a grandparent is one of lifes most anticipated and special milestones. Grandparenting will have all the joys of parenting, with none of the frustrations ?Oor so you think. This funny, insightful book reminds you of the reality of dealing with kids, and educates you about mistakes new grandparents often make with unrealistic expectations, of both themselves and their grandchildren. Your grandchildren wont always be adorable and perfect, and you wont always respond perfectly to them. Remember how your kids used to drive you crazy sometimes? Your grandchildren will, too. Remember how you would sometimes make mistakes with your kids? Youll make mistakes with your grandchildren, too. And you may have unexpected friction with your kids over how they are parenting your grandchildren. But the good news is that reality is so much better than wishful thinking and dreams, even when its imperfect. Because perfect isnt necessary when it comes to families love is the focus, and love shines through all those little cracks in your perfect picture. A must-read for those about to embark on the joyful adventure of grandparenting, this honest and celebratory book will give you needed perspective.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432797638
• ISBN13: 9781432797638
• Release Date: November 2012
• Publisher: Outskirts Press
• Length: 20 Pages
• Weight: 0.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.1" x 5.5"