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Being a Distance Grandparent – a Book for ALL Generations

Helen Ellis

Emigrants, Expats, Family Relationships, Global Mobility HR, Grandparents, Intergenerational families separated by geography, Migrants

Is your family geographically scattered? Has globalisation made your family a Distance Family?

This book tells the candid story of how Distance Parents and Distance Grandparents struggle – and succeed – to adapt to their new reality. This isn’t family life as they had imagined it.

If you are a Distance Parent or Distance Grandparent, all those howwhy and what-if questions will find answers in these pages. You’ll realise, perhaps for the first time, that you’re not alone on your journey. Helen Ellis, researcher, writer, anthropologist and a New Zealand veteran of Distance Grandparenting, examines everything from smart ways of tweaking your communication routines to tips for nourishing precious family relationships. These moving stories will soothe and inspire you, and more importantly, help you embrace your ever-changing Distance Family role.

Are you a Distance Family daughter, son or grandchild living a globalised life? Do you worry about the folks back home? Is that you? Taking time to learn about Distance Familying from your parent’s or grandparent’s perspective is a heartfelt act of love.

With knowledge comes understanding…
with understanding comes empathy…
and that is a good thing for Distance Families.

Being a Distance Grandparent – a Book for ALL Generations will make a difference to your Distance Family. The first part of a three-book series.

RRP: $38
Format: Paperback
Pages: 340
152 x 228mm
ISBN: 978 1838 1670 59

Where to buy

Helen’s paperback editions are available via Wheelers, Nationwide Book Distributors, bookstores and selected outlets. For a complete list including outlets for the eBook and Audio editions please visit DistanceFamilies.com.

Being a Distance Grandparent – a Book for ALL Generations

Helen Ellis

Emigrants, Expats, Family Relationships, Global Mobility HR, Grandparents, Intergenerational families separated by geography, Migrants

Is your family geographically scattered? Has globalisation made your family a Distance Family?

This book tells the candid story of how Distance Parents and Distance Grandparents struggle – and succeed – to adapt to their new reality. This isn’t family life as they had imagined it.

If you are a Distance Parent or Distance Grandparent, all those howwhy and what-if questions will find answers in these pages. You’ll realise, perhaps for the first time, that you’re not alone on your journey. Helen Ellis, researcher, writer, anthropologist and a New Zealand veteran of Distance Grandparenting, examines everything from smart ways of tweaking your communication routines to tips for nourishing precious family relationships. These moving stories will soothe and inspire you, and more importantly, help you embrace your ever-changing Distance Family role.

Are you a Distance Family daughter, son or grandchild living a globalised life? Do you worry about the folks back home? Is that you? Taking time to learn about Distance Familying from your parent’s or grandparent’s perspective is a heartfelt act of love.

With knowledge comes understanding…
with understanding comes empathy…
and that is a good thing for Distance Families.

Being a Distance Grandparent – a Book for ALL Generations will make a difference to your Distance Family. The first part of a three-book series.

RRP: $38
Format: Paperback
152 x 228mm
Pages: 340
ISBN: 978 1838 1670 59

Where to buy

Helen’s paperback editions are available via Wheelers, Nationwide Book Distributors, bookstores and selected outlets. For a complete list including outlets for the eBook and Audio editions please visit DistanceFamilies.com.

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