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Extreme Grandparenting
Grandparents have a vital role in the lives of their grandchildren, not only as a mentor and loving family member, but as a spiritual rock during the hard times. Extreme Grandparenting helps readers understand how to make the most of the new role of grandparent and how to grow the next generation for greatness.
288 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2007
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About the author
Tim Kimmel
53 books31 followersDr. Tim Kimmel is one of America's top advocates speaking for the family. He is the Executive Director of Family Matters, whose goal is to build great relationships by educating, equipping and encouraging families for every age and stage of life. Tim conducts conferences across the country on the unique pressures that confront today's families. His conferences include: Home Improvement: Building a Great Marriage, Basic Training For A Few Good Men, Raising Kids Who Turn Out Right, and Parenting 101. In addition to conducting Family Matters' conferences and keynote speaking, Tim and his wife, Darcy, are speakers for FamilyLife Ministry's Weekend To Remember conference.
Not only is Tim a well-known speaker, he has authored many books including: Little House on the Freeway (featured in the Billy Graham crusades), Gold Medallion Winner Grace Based Parenting, Raising Kids for True Greatness, 50 Ways to Really Love Your Kids, Raising Kids Who Turn Out Right, Why Christian Kids Rebel, The High Cost of High Control, and Basic Training For A Few Good Men. He has also developed several video studies including The Hurried Family, Basic Training For A Few Good Men, Raising Kids Who Turn Out Right, and Grandparenthood: More Than Rocking Chairs.
Tim has been a featured guest on radio and television programs such as Dayside on FOX News channel, Dr. James Dobson's 'Focus on the Family', 'The 700 Club', Moody Broadcasting's 'Midday Connection', and 'Family Life Today.' Tim also hosted his own nationally syndicated talk show for five years called 'Tim Kimmel Live'.
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May 26, 2022
Meh. I felt like the cover of this book misled me. It depicts a grandfather and grandson mountain biking together. The title is Extreme Grandparenting. I mean, can you blame me if I hoped for some slightly wild ideas of what to do with your grandkids?
I mean, I’m a grandmother now. The babies are so sweet! I can’t wait to have adventures with them. However, this book won’t be helping me in that way.
If I had noticed the book was published by Focus on the Family, I would have realized what the book would be like. Silly me. It consists mostly of basic advice like, talk to the parents first, follow and respect their rules, be helpful rather than selfish, etc. Toward the end, there are chapters on if the kids move in with you,in case of a divorce, and such. Those chapter are well-written, thoughtful, and quite redeeming for the book.
I mean, I’m a grandmother now. The babies are so sweet! I can’t wait to have adventures with them. However, this book won’t be helping me in that way.
If I had noticed the book was published by Focus on the Family, I would have realized what the book would be like. Silly me. It consists mostly of basic advice like, talk to the parents first, follow and respect their rules, be helpful rather than selfish, etc. Toward the end, there are chapters on if the kids move in with you,in case of a divorce, and such. Those chapter are well-written, thoughtful, and quite redeeming for the book.
March 10, 2019
Informative Read
This was an informative read. Most of the information was common sense, but that may not be the case for every reader. Overall, the book taught how to be an effective grandparent without overstepping boundaries. Regardless of how common sense the information may be, I still recommend new grandparents read it to fill in any gaps.
This was an informative read. Most of the information was common sense, but that may not be the case for every reader. Overall, the book taught how to be an effective grandparent without overstepping boundaries. Regardless of how common sense the information may be, I still recommend new grandparents read it to fill in any gaps.
January 2, 2017
Very helpful book
Great perspective here on the long-term impact good grandparenting can make in the lives of our grandchildren. The advice is both wise and practical -- and I would think, useful for uncles and aunts, also.
Great perspective here on the long-term impact good grandparenting can make in the lives of our grandchildren. The advice is both wise and practical -- and I would think, useful for uncles and aunts, also.
April 4, 2013
This book resonates with how I feel about parenting. It is challenging and uplifting and honors this vital relationship of grandparent and grandchild.
May 17, 2018
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Helpful perspective for those who have never thought about the importance of their role as God's ambassadors to their families
Helpful perspective for those who have never thought about the importance of their role as God's ambassadors to their families
October 1, 2008
This is a very sound and practical guide to a healthy attitude for Christians with Grandchildren. The principles and advice are very useful; there are a lot of details and suggestions that might be helpful. The best suggestion is that Grandparents should aim to support their grandchildren's family and pave their way toward Christ, e.g. it's not about me. But as with most self-help books, it has a lot more words than are needed.
September 6, 2011
A good review of what is important in our grandparenting.
June 10, 2012
I didn't really learn much new, it was quite simplistic. It was good to be reminded of a few things.
May 18, 2014
A copy should be given to every new grandparent.
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