Helping Your Grandchildren Through Their Parents' Divorce

Download or read book Helping Your Grandchildren Through Their Parents' Divorce written by Joan Schrager Cohen and published by . This book was released on 1994-05-01 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The role of grandparents (GP) in today's families is more important than ever -- especially in families caught in the anguish of divorce. This guide offers practical advice and inspiration for GP trying to help their grandchildren (GC) survive their parents' breakup. It illustrates: how GP should talk to GC about the divorce; hands-on activities if GP live nearby; ways to offer GC long-distance support; how to relate to the in-laws, including other GP; guidelines for maintaining family traditions; the legal rights of GP; and what to do and who to ask for legal advice, family therapy, or practical assistance. Provides state-by-state statutes on GP visitation rights.