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by Jerry Witkovsky (Author), Deanna Shoss (Author)
Embark on a journey of connection and understanding with Where Two Worlds Meet: A Guide to Connecting with Your Teenage Grandchildren, an award-winning guide crafted specifically for those seeking to strengthen bonds with their teenage grandchildren. Delve into the complexities of adolescent life while rediscovering the invaluable role you play as a grandparent.
With a keen focus on empowering parents and grandparents alike, this book serves as a beacon of wisdom and support. Through insightful exploration of the teenage years, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the developmental milestones shaping your grandchildren's lives. Drawing from your own experiences as a teen and a former parent of teens, you'll empathize with the challenges your teenage grandchildren and their parents face, fostering compassion and understanding rather than frustration or judgment. Discover practical strategies for entering the world of your teenage grandchildren, fostering open communication, and imparting valuable life skills and values. Moreover, this transformative guide doesn't stop at building connections with your grandchildren. With three dedicated chapters on nurturing relationships with the parents of your grandchildren, you'll learn the importance of boundaries, forgiveness, and communication in creating a harmonious family dynamic. As the conduit between the generations, parents of teens will love this book as well. Unlock the transformative power of intergenerational relationships as you unleash your creativity, share your skills, and impart your passions to the next generation. With "Where Two Worlds Meet," you'll embark on a journey of connection, growth, and love that transcends generations.Author Biography
Jerry Witkovsky (MSW, University of Illinois) is a beloved mentor to thousands of individuals and generations of families, thanks to 47 years of professional leadership, eighteen of them as General Director of the Jewish Community Centers of Chicago. In 1995 he was named one of the city's "Most Effective Non-Profit CEOs" by Crain's Chicago Business Magazine. Since his 1997 retirement, Jerry has focused his considerable energies on grandparenting facilitation--helping multigenerational families work (and play) together to create a rich family life. Deanna Shoss (MA, DePaul University) is CEO of Intercultural Talk, Inc. She helps non-digital natives (aka didn't grow up with technology) promote their businesses or life projects with digital, intercultural, and real-life marketing. She starts with strategy and know-how to help them adapt to new communication technologies. Shoss takes an intergenerational approach that combines online communication platforms like websites/blogs, social media, email, and video with partnership and community building, diversity, equity, and includes best practices and events/promotions IRL (in real-life).
