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Rewards and Challenges of Grandparenting with Dr. Ann Abram, PhD, LCSW

Being a grandparent has the potential to be one of life’s most rewarding experiences, and yet it can be a tricky role to navigate smoothly.  Please join Dr. Ann Abram, PhD, LCSW of Fairfield County, Connecticut as she leads a conversation in dealing with common difficulties often inherent in the relationships between grandparents,
adult children, daughter and son-in-laws and grandchildren.  Please register for this FREE discussion here: http://bit.ly/sEeTgN or contact Barbara Hawkins at 203-255-7369 at Fairfield Public Library

Key topics discussed will include:

  • Being comfortable in this stage of your life
  • Entering your grandchild’s world to develop a
    meaningful relationship
  • Sharing concerns with your adult children in an
    effective and sensitive way
  • How the Grandparent role can lead to self-discovery
    and growth
  • Repairing relationships with your adult children
  • How you as a grandparent can improve family
    dynamics

Who should attend?

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  • Grandparents
  • Step-Grandparents
  • Adult Children, Daughter or Son-in-laws

About Dr. Abram: Dr. Ann Abram has been in practice for over 20 years and specializes in Parenting Across Generations: working with grandparents and parents.  She also holds groups for expectant mothers, women going through divorce, teen-age girls and more. She works with
individuals, couples and groups.  

Learn more about Dr. Ann Abram: http://www.drannabram.com/ 

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