Your First Grandchild: Useful, touching and hilarious guide for first-time grandparents

by Peggy Vance, Claire Nielson, Paul Greenwood

A ‘Biddulph-like’ witty and spaciously-designed survival guide which is both practical and celebratory. Written by two generations of one family with illuminating case studies, tips and practical ideas – as well as a sensitive look at emotional issues -
this lightly humorous book has a user-friendly, lively design and hilarious cartoons. There are also practical line illustrations to accompany step-by-step essential procedures from happy changing and preparing baby milks. The guide is a good introduction to grandparents who want to be up-to-date with the modern style of parenting and new technological innovations. Covers everything from nappies to car seats, methods of discipline, sleep, feeding. It also offers advice on how to offer the best kind of support and advice without the parents of a new baby feeling crowded or criticised. Includes full coverage of the grandfather’s experience as well.

224 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2009

Reviews

[Perkimom]

What a fabulous reason to read a book. I consider it a refresher course from being a parent many years ago and am eager to be a fun, safe, and responsible grandma!

[Kelly]

A gift from my daughter as we await the birth of our first grandchild. Enjoyed the book and the advice - a good refresher!

[Angie Dokos]

My mother-in-law sent me this book when my daughter announced she was pregnant. Reading it has bought back some memories. It’s a helpful book with a lot of humor. I love it.

[Lauren Glowacky]

The book was terribly out of date (1998) and did not give any helpful advice. It was written when my own children were small, so many of the ideas were things I already knew.

[Carol Gallivan]

Interesting. Basically let the parents make the rules and you follow what they say. I do have the best granddaughter.