If you are struggling with problems with in-laws, contending with ignored boundaries, or dealing with difficult or toxic family members, read on. We’ve put together a list of books that have proven helpful for others as they work to improve their family relationships. While a book is no substitute for professional counseling or therapy, it can be an important first step in understanding where the issues lie.

What can grandparents learn from the results of eight decades of research on human development? In this review of The Good Life, we share some of the book’s many lessons on how to lead happier, healthier lives. Grandparents need to know how much their relationships affect their lives, and this book will help improve those relationships. Read on for the key advice for new grandparents from the book The Good Life.

Discover how to be a purposeful grandparent with Grandparenting on Purpose, a book filled with fresh ideas, activities, and traditions for connecting with your grandchildren. M. Winston Egan and Linda Egan share their own experiences and provide practical suggestions for deepening your relationship with your grandkids. Whether you're a seasoned grandparent or just starting out, this book offers plenty of inspiration and prompts for reflection. With a Christian perspective, it's an excellent resource for grandparents looking to share their faith with their grandchildren.

Discover the joys and struggles of grandparenting with "The Mindful Grandparent: The Art of Loving Our Children's Children." This insightful book goes beyond the expected topics and offers suggestions and resources to help readers grow their understanding of grandparenting. From encouraging natural talents to promoting racial justice and inclusion, the authors show how grandparents have a unique opportunity to influence their grandchildren's lives.

Whether you are an energetic grandparent who loves to get in on your grandchildren’s games, or one who prefers to observe them as they play, you’ll find The Gift of Play both fascinating and helpful. Van Hoorn’s book explores and explains the importance of play for children, and how grandparents can foster and participate in their games and interests. Read our review and get a copy today!

In "The Grandest Love," author Jerry Witkovsky challenges grandparents to approach their role intentionally and with purpose, providing an action plan for building strong connections with their grandchildren. This book draws on Witkovsky's 25 years of research into grandparenting and includes valuable chapters on rebuilding trust and achieving forgiveness in strained family relationships. If you're a grandparent looking to make a difference in the lives of your grandchildren, "The Grandest Love" is a must-read.

Being a Distance Grandparent will be especially relatable for internationally separated families. Though it has plenty for all distance grandparents, many of the topics weren’t issues faced by my own family, separated only by a few US states and two time zones.

When Donne Davis became a grandmother, she gathered a circle of women who were as “gaga” over their grandbabies as she was. They named themselves the GaGa Sisterhood, and became an important source of support for one another as they navigated their new role. Over the years, she has shared the collective wisdom of the GaGa Sisterhood on her website and blog, and in a small but mighty book called “When Being a Grandma isn’t So Grand”.

Looking for a book about grandparenting that includes ways to deepen your relationship with your grandchildren, pass along your gifts and values, or help them become successful adults? Camp Grandma from Marianne Waggoner Day passes along lessons from her time in the business world that will help you create the legacy you desire with your grandchildren. Read our review to see why it makes our list of the best books for new grandparents.