Good to Be Grand

A guide for new grandparents, with the latest information to help make the most of this milestone event.

In this up-to-date guide, today's grandparent can find the latest information about infant care—from medical developments to equipment innovations to parenting practices—as well as honest, down-to-earth advice and anecdotes about grandparents' special role.

Find out what modern grandparents really need to know, from the time they begin anticipating the birth to the end of the first year. Each chapter provides interesting facts and observations about what has remained the same—and what has changed—about childcare over the years, what you can do to support the physical and emotional well-being of your grandchild and, most important, what you can do to make the most of the experience and this unique bond.

With a foreword by Hillary Rodham Clinton, including her personal reflections on the birth of her first grandchild, Good to Be Grand is for smart and sophisticated grandparents eager to embark on their grandparenting journeys with enthusiasm, knowledge, and confidence.