There are many different kinds of grandparents – tired out or over-eager, super-involved or unsure how to help, unwilling or ever-ready. In this simple book, Rob Parsons helps you reach the common aspiration: to be the best grandparent that you can possibly be.

• The baby stage: helping out without interfering
• How to help your own children find their way as parents
• Loving your grandchildren without spoiling them
• When to intervene, and when to keep out of it
• Finding your place within a blended family
• Becoming invaluable (rather than insufferable) to your daughter-in-law