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Welcome to the Good Granny website, the online forum for grandparents, especially the young-at-heart grannies of today.
Granny Jane recommends a fabulous new baby-stuff website designed with the needs of grandparents in mind. Find out more on our news page . We've also got the pick of the Summer's best al fresco theatrical entertainment, from Peter Pan to Treasure Island. Get the lowdown on seasonal jobs to do in the garden here , and pat-a-cake has a delicious and unusual summer dessert recipe for you to try.
What the media said about the Good Granny Guide...
Tips on how to spoil the grandkids without ruining your relationship with their Mum and Dad.Woman's Own
Even perfect grandmas could pick up a trick or two from this witty compilation of first-hand advice. Mail on Sunday
Sound on everything from nappies to tantrums... gets the golden rules right. The Times
Hot pre-Christmas seller. The Observer
Practical, clear, helpful. The Spectator
This no-nonsense book is full of invaluable wisdom born of experience. The Scotsman
‘I’m thrilled by the enthusiastic response to the book’, Jane says. ‘It seems to be meeting a real need and its success has encouraged me to set up www.GoodGranny.com.’ To order a signed copy of the book click here.
- The website takes the themes of the book further, offering a continuing source of wisdom, good sense and humour, with expert advice from grandparents - including yourselves, so please let’s hear from you.
- We offer helpful hints about the practical side of grandparenting, from keeping the children amused indoors and outdoors, to helping them with homework. And we’re not afraid to tackle the big issues of sleep, food, manners and discipline.
- Above all we celebrate the great joy of being a grandparent.
Plus, News stories of special interest to grandparents, and features, including monthly Recipes to make with your grandchildren... Granny-of-the-month – email us your nominations... Ask Granny Jane – down to earth advice on family relationships and practical grandparenting questions... Gardening with Granny – seasonal garden projects to enjoy with your grandchildren.
Talk, our message board, provides a lively forum where grandparents and parents can chat online and share ideas, swap stories about the funny or outrageous things their grandchildren say and do, exchange practical tips and hints and discuss family relationships. So please do join us. To register click here.
Our Shop offers the chance to buy signed copies of the Good Granny Guide.
About Jane
Jane Fearnley-Whittingstall, known as Granny Jane to her five grandchildren, lives with her husband in Gloucestershire. You may have seen her talking about her book and other ‘granny’ matters on BBC TV’s Breakfast Programme, or ITV’s This Morning, or heard her being interviewed on the radio. To read Jane's Times column, the A-Z of Family Life click on the links page.
When Jane is not being a Granny she is a Garden Designer, with two Chelsea Flower Show gold medals and seven gardening books to her credit.
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