The grandfamily guidebook : wisdom and support for grandparents raising grandchildren / Andrew Adesman, MD, and Christine Adamec with a foreword by William Sears, MD.
Are you one of nearly 3 million grandparents across North America raising your grandchildren as part of a grandfamily? You may have done all this parenting stuff before, but times have changed since you raised your own kids, and you likely never thought you'd be raising kids again. What has led to all these family issues and the growing need for grandparents to step up? Now more than ever, substance use and addiction have made many birth parents simply unfit for the job, whether the problem is alcohol, opioids, or other drugs. Family dynamics might also be undermined by parents' mental health or medical problems, incarceration, or a simple lack of preparedness for family responsibilities. Whatever the reason for your new role, you must now help your grandchildren adjust to their extended family as part of their everyday life, through the best care you are able to provide. While your new role means that you will likely have to change the way you live, the kinship care you provide your grandchildren might make all the difference in the world. In The Grandfamily Guidebook - which leading medical experts have called a "must-have" resource for grandparents raising grandchildren - authors Andrew Adesman, MD, and Christine Adamec offer expert medical advice, helpful insights gleaned from other grandparents, and data mined from the 2016 Adesman Grandfamily Study - the broadest and most diverse research study of its kind to date. You'll also find hands-on tips you'll be able to reference whenever you need them, including how to cope with difficult birth parents, school issues and social-life challenges, problem behaviors that stem from a difficult past, and your own self-care. Starting with its foreword by the renowned Dr. William Sears, across this book you will find practical, inspiring help as you navigate the financial impacts, legal considerations, and medical issues that commonly arise when grandparents and grandchildren start becoming a grandfamily.
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- ISBN: 9781616497576
- ISBN: 1616497572
- Physical Description: xx, 392 pages : charts ; 23 cm
- Publisher: Center City, Minnesota : Hazelden Publishing, 2018.
- Copyright: ©2018
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Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
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Subject: | Grandchildren. Grandparent and child. Grandparents as parents. Parenting. |
Genre: | Guidebooks. |
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The Grandfamily Guidebook : Wisdom and Support for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
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Table of Contents
The Grandfamily Guidebook : Wisdom and Support for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Section | Section Description | Page Number |
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Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms | p. xv | |
Foreword | p. xix | |
Introduction: You're a Grandfamily Now | p. 1 | |
Part 1 | Ready or Not, You're Raising? Your Grandchildren | |
Chapter 1 | A Family, Reinvented: Who Grandfamilies Are-and How We Got Here | p. 9 |
How Did You Get Here? | ||
Think Again: Avoiding Common Pitfalls | ||
Grandfamily Data: Who Are We, and What's on Our Minds? | ||
Chapter 2 | From Shock to Joy-and Everything in Between | p. 43 |
Notice Your Feelings: Some Common Emotions | ||
Dealing with Your Own Emotions | ||
What Kind of Help Is Available? | ||
Chapter 3 | Let's Get Real: Strategies for Dealing with the Middle Generation | p. 77 |
When Worlds Collide: You Clash with the Child's Parents | ||
Possible Problems during Visits | ||
Drawing the Line: When Contact Is Too Difficult | ||
If and When the Birth Parent's Situation Changes | ||
Part 2 | Adjusting to the New Normal | |
Chapter 4 | "Why Aren't My Birth Parents Raising Me?" | p. 113 |
Explaining to a Child's Level of Understanding | ||
Think Again: Avoid Unhelpful Explanations | ||
More on the Underlying Issues | ||
Other Issues That May Need Discussion | ||
Chapter 5 | Responding to Problem Behaviors | p. 145 |
Sleep Problems | ||
Food Problems | ||
Regressive Behaviors | ||
Aggressive Behaviors | ||
Myths and Realities about Child Discipline | ||
Chapter 6 | Challenges at School-and Where to Find Help | p. 177 |
Getting Started at School | ||
Your Relationship with Your Grandchild's Teacher | ||
The School and the Classroom: How Good a Fit? | ||
Social Problems at School | ||
Achievement in School: How to Help Your Grandchild | ||
Does My Grandchild Have a Disability or Need Special Education (or Both)? | ||
What Else Might Be Holding My Grandchild Back? | ||
Part 3 | Legal and Financial Resources: Using Them to Your Grandfamily's Advantage | |
Chapter 7 | Child Custody Issues | p. 215 |
Child Custody: Key Ideas, Terms, and Factors to Consider | ||
Understanding the Options: Several Types of Legal Custody | ||
Adoption | ||
Chapter 8 | Grandfamily Finance | p. 245 |
Practical Help from Federal, State, and County Resources | ||
Cash Benefits: Programs That Make Direct Financial Payments | ||
Non-Money Benefits | ||
Other Benefits | ||
Finding Financial Aid: Three Resources | ||
Part 4 | Healthy in Body and Mind | |
Chapter 9 | Understanding Children's Behavioral Disorders and Mental Health | p. 271 |
Understanding Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder | ||
Autism Spectrum Disorder: What Is It? | ||
When Your Grandchild May Be Depressed | ||
Coping with Your Grandchild's Anxiety | ||
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in Children | ||
Disruptive Behavior Disorders | ||
Prenatal Exposure to Alcohol or Other Drugs | ||
Chapter 10 | Raising a Healthy Child | p. 297 |
Dr. Adesman's Updated Child Health Care Tips for Grandparents | ||
Common Medical Problems for Children | ||
Daily Habits for Health | ||
The Facts about Immunizations | ||
Finding a Good Pediatrician | ||
Finding Reliable Medical Websites | ||
When You Have Little or No Medical Information on Your Grandchild | ||
Chapter 11 | Staying Healthy Yourself | p. 327 |
Managing Common Health Conditions for Adults Fifty and Up | ||
Take Steps to Help Prevent Serious Health Problems | ||
Preventive Care to Help You Live Longer | ||
Act Now for a Longer, Healthier Life | ||
Conclusion When You Are the Best Alternative | p. 347 | |
Appendixes | ||
1 | Resources | p. 351 |
2 | Kinship Navigator Programs: A State-by-State Directory | p. 355 |
3 | State Adoption Assistance and Subsidized Guardianship: Basic Facts | p. 361 |
Notes | p. 369 | |
Acknowledgments | p. 389 | |
About the Authors | p. 391 |