Title: Contemporary Grandparenting
Author: Kornhaber, Arthur
Publication Date: 1996
Abstract: Written for professionals, this book discusses cultural and
historical variations in grandparenting, research, family diversity, clinical
grandparenting, legal issues, and generational involvement. Includes chapter
on raising grandchildren.
Ordering Information: Sage Publications, Inc. 2455 Teller Rd., Thousand
Oaks, CA 91320; e-mail: order@sagepub.com
ISBN 0-8039-5806-4
Title: Effective Support Groups: How to Plan, Design, Facilitate,
and Enjoy Them
Author: James E. Miller
Publication Date: 1998
Abstract: This book is written to provide basic information about
support groups: how they’re best created, the way in which they function,
what’s to be expected of members, and what’s to be required of facilitators.
Length: 64 page book
Ordering Information: Willowgreen Publishing, PO Box 25180, Fort Wayne,
IN 46825; phone: (219) 424-7916; ISBN 1-885933-26-6
Title: Grandparent Power: How to Strengthen the Vital Connection Among
Grandparents, Parents and Children
Author: Kornhaber, Arthur
Publication Date: 1995
Abstract: Written for lay audiences. Discusses relationship issues
between parents, children, and grandchildren.
Ordering Information: Sage Publications, Inc. 2455 Teller Rd., Thousand
Oaks, CA 91320; e-mail: order@sagepub.com
Title: Grandparents as Parents: A Survival Guide for Raising a Second
Family
Author: S. De Toledo and D. Brown
Publication Date: 1995
Abstract: For professionals and grandparents. Describes immediate actions
to take when becoming parents for the second time, provides advice on lifestyle
changes, legal and financial issues, and suggestions on how to create support
groups.
Ordering Information: Guilford Publications, 72 Spring Street, New
York, NY 10012; phone: 1-800-365-7006 –or- (212)-431-9800; fax: (212)-966-6708;
e-mail: info@guilford.com
ISBN: 0-8039-5805
Title: To Grandma’s House … We Stay: When you have to stop spoiling
your grandchildren and start raising them.
Author: Sally Houtman, M.S.
Publication Date: 1999
Abstract: For professionals and grandparents. An overview of the challenges
of raising grandchildren, dealing with irresponsible adult children, recommendations
for parenting, and the grandchild’s perspective. Includes extensive resource
list readings, websites, newsletters, hotlines, and organizations dealing
with special problems.
Ordering Information: Published by Studio 4 Productions, PO Box 280400,
Northridge, CA 91328-0400 ISBN: 1-882349-05-9
