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Grandmothers make the best cookies and give the best hugs, but there's so much more to being the kind of grandmother who leaves a legacy that stands the test of time.
New York Times #1 bestselling author and grandmother Linda Eyre shares her secret formula for teaching your grandchildren values, building meaningful connections with them, and giving them grit and resilience in an ever-changing world. Broken into short, digestible chapters for quick reading, this guidebook is filled with time-tested advice and stories from a panel of grandmothers, plus an appendix of easy, delicious recipes to feed a crowd at your next family reunion.
List of contents
Introduction: The Journey of Grandmothers (Things I Thought I’d Never forget)
Chapter 1: Every Grandmother’s Story Is Different
Chapter 2: What You Need to Give Your Grandchildren Resilience and Grit: Family Narrative
Chapter 3: Stories from My Past that Have Changed Me
Chapter 4: Getting and Staying Connected
Chapter 5: Teaching Your Grandchildren about YOU
Chapter 6: Using Money for Your Grandchildren Wisely
Chapter 7: When to Say Something and When to Cover Your Mouth with Duct Tape
Chapter 8: Is It Your Job to Teach Values? (Integrity, Faith, Hope, Charity, Honesty, Courage)
Chapter 9: Creating Memorable Family Gatherings by Putting the Kids and Grandkids in Charge
Appendix: Recipes to Feed a Crowd
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Summary
Grandmothers make the best cookies and give the best hugs, but there's so much more to being the kind of grandmother who leaves a legacy that stands the test of time. New York Times #1 bestselling author and grandmother Linda Eyre shares her secret formula for teaching your grandchildren values, building meaningful connections with them, and giving them grit and resilience in an ever-changing world. Broken into short, digestible chapters for quick reading, this guidebook is filled with time-tested advice and stories from a panel of grandmothers, plus an appendix of easy, delicious recipes to feed a crowd at your next family reunion.
