The Grandparenting Journey: Leading the Way

The book is a short manual that discusses the challenges and rewards of raising grandchildren. It describes the multitude of questions, doubts, desires, sometimes fears of the ability to provide proper care and nurturing. It also discusses the need to be directly involved in grandchildren's daily life activities as well as the need to work closely with medical professionals and teachers and to be able to make informed decisions about health and educational issues at school and at home. The book reminds grandparents of need to keep themselves healthy by seeking periodic medical visits, getting needed rest and taking some time for themselves. Part of the journey is continued parenting.