Grandparents as Parents: A Survival Guide for Raising a Second Family

ISBN-13: 9781462509195 / Angielski / Twarda / 2013 / 331 str.

Sylvie de Toledo; Deborah Edler Brown

Opis

This empowering guide is the leading resource for the growing numbers of grandparents confronted with the challenges (and joys) of childrearing all over again. Providing urgently needed information, emotional support, and practical pointers, the authors cover everything from caring for vulnerable kids--and setting boundaries with their often-troubled parents--to navigating the maze of government aid, court proceedings, and special education. Wise, honest, moving stories show how numerous grandparents are surviving and thriving in their new roles. Updated throughout, and reflecting current laws and policies affecting families, the second edition features new discussions of kids' technology use and special issues when a parent is incarcerated.

Recenzje

An invaluable toolkit for grandfamilies--practical and insightful. The book skillfully navigates the difficult terrain that new and experienced caregivers face. Sylvie de Toledo is a pioneer working on behalf of these families. The second edition shows that her passion and commitment haven't diminished, and presents policy changes and resources that grandparents should know about.--Donna M. Butts, Executive Director, Generations United

With compassion, clarity, and wisdom, this book provides indispensable advice. The authors recognize the extraordinary challenges that grandparents confront in approaching parenthood for a second and unexpected time. Grandparents as Parents is a 'must read' that will benefit the whole family.--Andrew Bridge, Executive Director, Child Welfare Initiative; author of Hope's Boy: A Memoir

-

This is a reference book, a character-builder, a challenge and a friend.

--Seniors Today, 6/17/2013ƒƒ

Recommended.

--Library Journal, 6/17/2013

Spis treści

Introduction
I. When the Second Shift Arrives
1. Unplanned Parenthood: "Why Me?"
2. Taking Immediate Action
3. Your Lifestyle: Changed and Challenged
4. Family at Large: Your Spouse and Other Children
5. Your Adult Child
6. Your Troubled Grandchild
7. Your Grandchild and the School
8. The Drug Epidemic at Home
9. When Parents Get Their Children Back
II. Through the Red Tape
10. Grandparenting and the Law
11. Child Protection and the Dependency System
12. Government Aid and Public Assistance
13. Special Education and Early Intervention
III. Strength in Numbers
14. Their Arms about Us: Finding and Forming Support Groups
15. Conclusion
Appendix A. Resources for Grandparents and Relative Caregivers
Appendix B. Conversation Topics for Grandparent Support Groups
Appendix C. Poem: Thank You to the Relatives of The Crying Woman

O autorze

Sylvie de Toledo, LCSW, BCD, is Founder and Clinical Director of Grandparents As Parents, Inc., a nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles, California, and is a recognized expert on issues affecting grandparents and other relative caregivers. She has received awards and other honors from organizations including the Alliance for Children's Rights, the Southern California Psychiatric Society, the United States Senate's Special Committee on Aging, and the California Coalition of Relative Caregivers. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and daughters. Her website is www.grandparentsasparents.org.

Deborah Edler Brown is an award-winning journalist and poet based in Los Angeles. She was a long-time reporter for Time magazine and has written for numerous other publications, including Psychiatric Times.