Grandmother Information

Empowered Grandmothers

Jean Giles-Sims, Ph.D.

  • Redefine own place as woman in the world
  • Enjoy social and economic power
  • Have careers, incomes, and independent resources
  • Use their power to create new opportunities
  • Expand grandmother image
  • Demonstrate modern gender and family roles
  • Have less time, but more skills, resources and personal assets to provide give to and help grandchildren
  • Travel with grandkids, and/or introduce kids to alternatives
  • Enjoy a second chance to connect with children and give attention often not given to own children
  • Give grandkids time and attention not given own
  • Committed to reducing problems for all children

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