A 'Biddulph-like' witty and spaciously-designed survival guide which is both practical and celebratory. Written by two generations of one family with illuminating case studies, tips and practical ideas - as well as a sensitive look at emotional issues - this lightly humorous book has a user-friendly, lively design and hilarious cartoons. There are also practical line illustrations to accompany step-by-step essential procedures from happy changing and preparing baby milks. The guide is a good introduction to grandparents who want to be up-to-date with the modern style of parenting and new technological innovations. Covers everything from nappies to car seats, methods of discipline, sleep, feeding. It also offers advice on how to offer the best kind of support and advice without the parents of a new baby feeling crowded or criticised. Includes full coverage of the grandfather's experience as well. * First light-hearted but down-to-earth guide celebrating grandparenthood.

Closer in style to Libby Purves (How Not to be a Perfect Mother) than Sheila Kitzinger (Becoming a Grandmother). * Written by publicity-worthy trio. Greenwood and Nielson are well known faces on stage and TV and grandparents of Peggy Vance, writer of humour classics, Buddhism for Sheep and Feng Shui for Cats / Dogs (Ebury). Strong media contacts. Eg. Mother and daughter have in the past been featured in Sunday Times Magazine's 'Family Values'. * An excellent gift, practical, commemorative - and fun to mark a very important event of one's life.