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by Susan Alexander Yates (Author)
In a world where our families are more scattered than ever, true and lasting family connections are hard to forge and even harder to maintain--and they don't happen by accident. For grandparents who long to create a close-knit bond in their family, popular speaker and parenting expert Susan Alexander Yates has a revolutionary new book.
Cousin Camp is an inspiring, practical book that outlines how grandparents can plan and host a camp. Grandmother to 21 grandchildren, Yates has been creating cousin camps and family camps for years. Now she passes on what she's learned so you can help your children and grandchildren develop meaningful, lasting connections with each other--and with you
Full of specific, practical ideas and hilarious stories, this book contains everything you need to know from initial planning (who, when, and where) to a daily schedule to specific ways to build friendships among family members. Yates also includes plenty of ideas for family camps and reunions to draw everyone closer.
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Your fun and practical guide to creating meaningful family connections
Are your children and grandchildren scattered across the country? Are they right down the street? No matter where they are, if you long for more time, more fun, and more memories with the ones you love, Cousin Camp is the answer!
This inspiring book from popular speaker, parenting expert, and grandmother Susan Alexander Yates is a practical guide for creating special events that will help you develop meaningful, lasting connections with your extended family.
Full of specific, doable ideas and hilarious stories, this book contains everything you need to know from initial planning (who, when, and where) to daily schedules to specific ways to build friendships among family members. You'll also find plenty of suggestions for a variety of gatherings, as well as activities specifically designed for mothers of young children.
Close-knit family bonds don't happen by accident. Start creating yours today!
"Do you long to be an influence with your grands? Do you wish your parents were more engaged with your children? This book is full of ideas for both generations. Susan's wisdom and experience are sure to guide you to develop intentional multigenerational relationships too."--
Dennis and Barbara Rainey, cofounders of FamilyLife, DennisandBarbara.com, and EverThineHome; authors of many books; parents to six and grandparents to twenty-four
Susan Alexander Yates is a popular speaker and the author of several books, including And Then I Had Kids and And Then I Had Teenagers. A regular guest on FamilyLife Today and other national radio programs, she lives with her husband, John, in Virginia. Learn more at www.susanalexanderyates.com.
Author Biography
Susan Alexander Yates is a popular speaker and the author of several books, including And Then I Had Kids and And Then I Had Teenagers. A regular guest on FamilyLife Today and other national radio programs, she lives with her husband, John, in Falls Church, Virginia. Learn more at www.susanalexanderyates.com.
