Week 8 Part 1 : Advice for Stepgrandparents / Part 2: Rituals and Traditions

Part 1: Advice for Stepgrandparents

As you reflect on the article, “Advice for Stepgrandparents,” which of the practical tips shared did you find most helpful in your understanding of stepgrandparent challenges? Minimum 350 words 

Part 2:  Rituals and Traditions

 

It is important for blended families to build on rituals and traditions, list and discuss what rituals or holidays they should adopt immediately, and which ones they should create over time.

 

Discussion Participation Guidelines

You must elaborate on your ideas based on the course readings as to why you agree or disagree. A level of analysis is expected when discussing theory and application of theory. However, your comments should be concise and succinct.

Your initial discussion board post should be 2-3 well developed paragraphs with citations and references.  

 Week 8: Activities Readings

Please read the following for this week as well as All Week 8 Online Course Materials:

Readings:

  • Gold, J. M. (2015). Stepping In, Stepping Out: Creating Stepfamily Rhythm. Wiley.
    • Chapter 9 

  • Adcox, S. (n.d.). What Keeps Grandparents and Grandchildren Close? Retrieved from 

http://grandparents.about.com/od/grandparentingroles/a/Stepgrands.htm