The Twelve Rules of Grandparenting: A New Look at Traditional Roles and How to Break Them (Paperback)

by Susan M. Kettmann (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review
"'must' reading for anyone who has become a grandparent and wishes to fully enjoy the experience..." -- Wisconsin Bookwatch, March 2000

"Kettmann, a child development specialist, parent and grandparent . . . suggests grandparenting with a bright new twist. . . . The section of bringing fun ideas to the grandchildren is worth the entire price for the paperback book. . . . This is not the first book of this type to come to this column's attention, but it is the best." -- Over 50, Associated Press, Harry F. Rosenthal --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description
Becoming a grandparent is one of the happiest and most eagerly awaited events in the lives of most adults. Grandparents Break the Rules empowers grandparents to develop their own strategies so that they can have a positive impact on their grandchildren's lives. In a no-nonsense style, the author examines each rule of grandparenting and seeks to clarify, explain, and rewrite the "book" on what to expect from grandparents and, perhaps more importantly, what not to expect. She covers many sensitive issues in a subtle and non-threatening style, including: Grandparents' role in babysitting Spoiling grandchildren Scolding or disciplining Involvement in situations of divorce, custody, or illness Differing parenting styles between generations.

Product Details

• Paperback: 206 pages
• Publisher: Checkmark Books (October 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 081603995X
• ISBN-13: 978-0816039951
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #687,504 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended reading for all grandparents!, March 4, 2000

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The 12 Rules of Grandparenting: A New Look at Traditional Roles and How to Break Them (Hardcover)

In The 12 Rules Of Grandparenting: A New Look At Traditional Roles And How To Break Them, Susan Kettman examines the "rules" of grandparenting and seeks to clarify, explain, and reform in a non-threatening way what should be expected of grandparents -- and what not to expect. Advice is offered on such sensitive subjects as developing a positive grandparenting attitude while maintaining a life of your own; babysitting (and how to say "no" when necessary); fun projects and activities to enjoy with grandchildren; giving to grandchildren without spoiling them; techniques for scolding or disciplining without hurt feelings; involvement in situations of divorce, custody or illness. Enhanced with an appendix of grandparent support organizations, The 12 Rules Of Grandparenting is "must" reading for anyone who has become a grandparent and wishes to fully enjoy the experience, or must deal with disruption in the lives of their grandchildren and in need of sound advice on what to do.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hit the nail on the head!, February 19, 2000

By	Pam Flohr (Carmichael, California) - See all my reviews

This book tells it like it is! Ms. Kettmann takes twelve common cultural beliefs about grandparenting and turns them upside down, challenging the reader to either accept or reject the ideas based on their own value system. Her background as a child development specialist really comes through. This is not just a book of opinions. It is a collection of ideas that span her long career working with families. A dynamite section on things to do with grandchildren is rated by cost, age and attention span. After twenty years since having kids around the house and I am not ashamed to admit that I HAVE forgotten how to juggle it all. For anyone who wants to grandparent without guilt and get through the difficult issues (discipline, spoiling, difficult parents this book is a must!