Grandparent Resources

I have listed the titles of some books I think you might find helpful. I have read some, glanced through others, and I am constantly looking for new titles. Check your local library (I found most of them in VPL's Central branch) for these and other publications - or try your local bookstore, or go online to Amazon's website.

I have also posted some web links which offer useful information about many aspects of grandparenting. These include associations to join, support services, and information about the legal aspects of grandparent rights.

If you have read something you would like to share with other grandparents, please contact me and I will add it to the list.

For grandparents raising grandchildren

• "To Grandma's house we stay: When you have to stop spoiling your grandchildren and start raising them" - Bob Rowland & Sally Houtman, 1999

• "Raising our children's children" - Deborah Doucette-Dudman, 1996

• "Second time around: Help for grandparents who raise their children's kids" - Joan Callendar, 1999

• "Helping your grandchildren through their parents' divorce" - Joan Schrager Cohen, 1994

• "The Grandparent's Guide: The Definitive Guide to Coping With the Challenges of Modern Grandparenting" - Arthur Kornhaber, 2002
       Note: Dr. Kornhaber has written many popular books on grandparenting. Check titles on Amazon's website.

• "Grandparenting: How to meet its responsibilities" - Godfrey Harris, 2002

• "The don't sweat guide for grandparents: making the most of your time with your grandchildren" - Richard Carlson, 2001

• "The 12 rules of grandparenting: A new look at traditional rules. and how to break them" - Susan M. Kettman, 2000

• "The essential grandparent: a guide for making a difference" - Lillian Carson, 1996
       Note: Dr. Carson has written extensively about grandparenting. Her website is listed below.

• "The grandparents handbook. Up to date, safety, games and activities for grandchildren of all ages" - June Loves, 2000

• www.cangrands.com - Canadian site for Grandparents raising Grandchildren

• www.grandparenting.org - website of the Foundation for Grandparenting

• www.vifamily.ca/library/cft/grandparenthood.html - comprehensive site from the Vanier Institute of the Family

• www.grandparentagain.com - includes a link to Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

• www.childsupport.com/links/grandparenting.asp - some good links, includes activities

• victoria.tc.ca/Community/Seniors/grandparents.html - Canadian Grandparents' Rights Association, plus contact information for BC branch

• www.essentialgrandparent.com - website of Dr. Lillian Carson, specialist in grandparenting. Also has good links.

Keep checking this page ...

I will be updating this resource section regularly, so do keep checking it out. I will be adding grandparenting tips from time to time.

And please contact me if I can be of help with any of your "grandparenting challenges."