Dr. Terri Apter

One in three people over the age of 50 has grandchildren. These grandparents  are the first generationto be both psychologically aware andveryhands on, playing an integral role in their grandchildren’s lives. When a child becomes a  parent  themselves,  existing family  structures  are  radically  altered.  Old  tensions  between  parents  and  their  adult children may come into sharp relief while new relationships with in-lawsmust be navigated carefully. Grandparenting is  the  book  for  grandparenting  in  the  modern  age. 

In  this  warm,  wise  guide  to  being  a  moderngrandparent, leading psychologist Terri Apter builds on cutting edge research as well as her own experience of being a grandparent. Drawing on case studies from across the world, thepersonal stories of so many different individuals give a real insight into the many problemsthat can arise in families. With an increase in divorce and in different family configurations, Apter’s book addresses many of the issuesthat  can  arise  in  more  complicatedfamily  situations, exploring  the  psychological  forces  that  bring generations  together  and  set  barriers  between  them.  This innovative book is forgrandparents and their adult children to help them become the best grandparents and parents that they can be.