Your Special Grandchild

So your grandchild has Asperger Syndrome (AS)? You might have noticed that some of his behaviour is a bit different to most kids, that he becomes stressed when faced with change and he doesn't cope well with criticism or failure.' This book offers a fun and accessible introduction for the grandparent of a child diagnosed with AS. Intended as a support tool in the initial period after diagnosis, Your Special Grandchild is varied and engaging, and addresses questions or concerns that grandparents might have, such as 'What are the characteristics of AS?', 'How did my grandchild get AS?' and 'What happens now?'. Also included are poems, stories, illustrations and activities to help grandparents come to terms with and move forward from a diagnosis of AS, and work together with the family to support the child. Your Special Grandchild will be essential reading for grandparents of children in the initial period after a diagnosis of AS.

Intended as a support tool in the initial period after diagnosis, this book addresses questions or concerns that grandparents might have, such as 'How did my grandchild get AS?' and 'What happens now?'. Also included are poems, stories, illustrations and activities to help grandparents come to terms with a diagnosis of AS.

Plant a tree upon the birth of each grandchild, and then take a picture of it each year to mark your grandchild's birthday. Devise a secret handshake with your grandchild Watch a sunset with your grandchild and listen to his or her thoughts Encourage grandchildren who live far away to write to you by sending them stamped and addressed postcards. Vicki Lansky's bestselling books include 101 Ways to Make Your Child Feel Special, 101 Ways to Tell Your Child "I Love You," 101 Ways to Be a Special Dad, 101 Ways to Be a Special Mom, and the Practical Parenting Series, which together have sold more than three million copies.

Grandparents and their grandchildren have always had a special bond, but living in a culture that has lost its moral compass, many parents are at a loss as to how to raise a child with moral values and a sense of decency, finding the adolescent years especially difficult. Within this vacuum, grandparents are becoming increasingly involved--and important--in providing the needed stability for their grandchildren. However, the culture in which grandparents find themselves is radically different from the one in which they were raised. In How to Really Love Your Grandchildren, Dr. D. Ross Campbell offers invaluable help and encouragement for all grandparents as they attempt to counter the unhealthy influences of our day and help provide direction and influence for their grandchildren. Topics covered include: -helping your children in parenting -distance grandparenting -parenting grandkids -training children in anger management -making a critical difference in the area of discipline -giving grandchildren the love and security they crave -special needs grandkids -leaving a legacy of faith

Create a family keepsake that will be treasured by generations to come Winner, Bronze Award, APEX 2018 This unique memory book is a great way to tell your grandchildren all about you, from the wildest things you did as a teenager to your early memories of their parents. Along with plenty of prompts and fill-in-the-blanks for recording childhood memories and family history, there's lots of space for mementos and those photos of you playing with your best friend or from the first place that you lived on your own. Pass on family traditions--like the holidays you celebrate and the dishes your family shares on special occasions; reveal what life was like when you were a kid; and recount favorite stories about yourself and those you love. It's a gift your grandkids will return to again and again.

Every child is special. And every child deserves to be recognized for what makes him or her unique. Now grandfather and bestselling author, Dr. Kevin Leman, and his artist son, Kevin Leman II, offer grandparents the perfect way to tell their grandchild just how wonderful he or she is. A read-to-me children's picture book, My Grandchild, There's No One Like You conveys love, acceptance, and a sense of individuality to grandchildren. The combination of Dr. Kevin Leman's trademark humor and his talented son's artwork makes this book such a wonderful gift, grandparents will want to buy one for each of their very special grandchildren.

Grandfathers connect us to the past and give us the wisdom we need to face the future. That's why this artfully designed keepsake offers grandfathers their own special vehicle for sharing their lives with the youngest generation. The contemporary styling and irresistible format--featuring helpful questions written from the grandchild's perspective--make it wonderfully easy to explore family history. There's space to mention favorite relatives, jot down beloved stories, and pass on the important lessons that Grandfather learned from his parents--and grandparents. He can recount details of his childhood and teen years; reminisce about how he met Grandma; and reflect on his own experiences with fatherhood. Because the grandchild is also the star, there are questions to inspire Grandfather to remember when he first saw his grandchild, reveal what he likes best about being a grandparent, and relate how being a grandparent has changed who he is as a person. And of course, this essential volume has plenty of room to paste in precious photos and mementos.