How To Be: The Best Grandparent You Can Be.

Buckle up, Grandma and Grandpa, you're about to enter the Grandparenting Twilight Zone!From the moment that 4:30 AM phone call comes “Mom, Dad… we’re pregnant!” your life changes forever. Award-winning storyteller and veteran grandpop Richard E. Whitelock (8 grandchildren and counting!) is your guide through the hilarious, heartwarming, and occasionally bewildering journey of modern grandparenting.This isn’t your mother’s parenting guide. This is a laugh-out-loud, honest, and deeply moving memoir filled with hard-won wisdom. Richard shares his triumphs and misadventures from almost sinking the "It's a Small World" boat at Disney to surviving the endless dramas of Barbie and Ken in "Pop's School."Inside, you'll discover how to:Navigate the delicate dance between supporting parents and spoiling grandchildren.Bridge the generational gap, from decoding "invisible numbers" to mastering the Hot Dog Dance.Communicate effectively when it seems you and your grandkids speak different languages.Create magical, lasting memories without breaking the bank (or your back).Be the rock your family needs, through the terrible twos, teen years, and beyond.Filled with Southern charm, witty anecdotes, and poignant lessons on love and legacy, this book is the perfect gift for expecting parents, new grandparents, or any seasoned pro who needs a reminder of why they signed up for this crazy, wonderful job in the first place.Prepare for the greatest ride of your lifetime. Welcome to the Grandparenting Twilight Zone!Buckle up, Grandma and Grandpa, you're about to enter the Grandparenting Twilight Zone!From the moment that 4:30 AM phone call comes “Mom, Dad… we’re pregnant!” your life changes forever. Award-winning storyteller and veteran grandpop Richard E. Whitelock (8 grandchildren and counting!) is your guide through the hilarious, heartwarming, and occasionally bewildering journey of modern grandparenting.This isn’t your mother’s parenting guide. This is a laugh-out-loud, honest, and deeply moving memoir filled with hard-won wisdom. Richard shares his triumphs and misadventures from almost sinking the "It's a Small World" boat at Disney to surviving the endless dramas of Barbie and Ken in "Pop's School."Inside, you'll discover how to:Navigate the delicate dance between supporting parents and spoiling grandchildren.Bridge the generational gap, from decoding "invisible numbers" to mastering the Hot Dog Dance.Communicate effectively when it seems you and your grandkids speak different languages.Create magical, lasting memories without breaking the bank (or your back).Be the rock your family needs, through the terrible twos, teen years, and beyond.Filled with Southern charm, witty anecdotes, and poignant lessons on love and legacy, this book is the perfect gift for expecting parents, new grandparents, or any seasoned pro who needs a reminder of why they signed up for this crazy, wonderful job in the first place.Prepare for the greatest ride of your lifetime. Welcome to the Grandparenting Twilight Zone! Read more