Introduction

As all good grannies know, the most precious gift they can offer their grandchildren is time...

In The Good Granny Guide, Jane Fearnley-Whittingstall provides a wonderfully entertaining insight into the joys - and pitfalls - of being a grandmother. A closely involved granny of five, she has gathered first-hand tips from other grandparents and their families in many different situations.

The result is a vast resource of wisdom, history and humour, offering a range of practical ideas to help you make the most of the time you spend with your grandchildren, plus invaluable advice on everything from childcare trouble-shooting to what NOT to say to the daughter-in-law.