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Peer reviewedCox, Carole B. – Social Work, 2002
The increase in grandparent-headed households is receiving much attention as needs and concerns of these grandparents becomes more widely known. This article describes an empowerment training project and its curriculum that was developed for a group of African-American grandparents. The program resulted in strengthened parenting skills, and…
Descriptors: Black Family, Child Caregivers, Empowerment, Extended Family
Peer reviewedBerns, Jacqueline Heiber – Social Work, 1980
Grandparents may feel resentment, discomfort and embarrassment toward handicapped grandchild. To offer emotional support to the parents, they must resolve these feelings. Talking with people knowledgeable about handicaps and reading may help grandparents accept handicaps. Grandparents' attention and interest can make major contributions to…
Descriptors: Childhood Needs, Disabilities, Emotional Response, Family Relationship
