Today, Wednesday, 5/27/20 we are honoring the GRAND PRIZE Winner of our 2019 KCT INT’L LITERARY AWARDS Contest, “SO, YOU’RE RAISING YOUR GRANDKIDS!” by RWISAAuthor, Harriet Hodgson.
And I’m SUPER excited about that. At 84 years young, Harriet is an inspiration!

HARRIET HODGSON BIO
Rochester, Minnesota resident Harriet Hodgson has been a freelance writer for 38 years, is the author of thousands of articles, and 36 books. She has a BS from Wheelock College in Boston, an MA from the University of Minnesota, and additional graduate training.
Hodgson is a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists and the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi). She is a contributing writer for the Open to Hope Foundation, The Grief Toolbox, and The Caregiver Space websites. Visit www.thecaregiverspace.org/authors/hhodgson to read her articles.
Hodgson has appeared on more than 185 talk radio shows, including CBS Radio, dozens of television stations, including CNN, and dozens of blog talk radio programs. A popular guest, she has given presentations at public health, Alzheimer’s, bereavement, and caregiving conferences.
Her recent work is based on Hodgson’s 21 years as a family caregiver. She was her mother’s family caregiver for nine years, her twin grandchildren’s guardian and caregiver for seven years, and is in her fifth year as her disabled husband’s caregiver. Visit Harriet’s RRBC Author Page to find out more about this busy wife, grandmother, caregiver, and author, as well as more information on her many other books listed in the RRBC catalog.

BOOK BLURB:
If you are a grandparent raising your grandchildren, help has arrived.
According to the US Census Bureau, more than 10% of all grandparents in the nation are raising their grandkids, and the number is going up. You may be one of the millions of these grandparents and it’s a role you never expected. Willing as you are to assume this role, you have some questions. How will I find the energy for this? Is my grandchild normal? What if I “blow it?” Each day, you look for ways to make life easier.
This book will:
•Help ease your worries and guilt;
•Offer tips for creating a grandfamily;
•Give methods for improving grandparent-grandchild communication;
•Suggest ideas for how you can connect with your grandchild’s school;
•Provide child development information;
•Recommend approaches to help your grandchild set goals;
•Stress the importance of having fun together;
•Offer ideas of how to foster your grandchild’s hopes and dreams.
So, You’re Raising Your Grandkids blends Harriet Hodgson’s wise and moving grandparenting story with recent research and findings. It shares her 21 years of caregiving experience, including seven years of raising her twin grandkids. Each chapter ends with What Works, proven tips for grandparents raising grandkids.
At the end, you’ll cheer for all the loving grandparents—including you—who are putting grandchildren first.

Congratulations to Harriet for being the Grant Prize winner and receive the well deserved support. Thank you, Jan, for showcasing Harriet!
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Thank you, Miriam, for stopping by and sharing Harriet’s promotion!
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Your welcome, Jan!
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Congratulations Harriet, on a well-deserved award about a topic that affects so many! Thanks Jan, for hosting and being the supportive person you always are.
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My pleasure, Mark. I could say the same to you! 🙂
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Cheers, to your Harriet on this highly regarded award – our GRAND PRIZE Winner of the #RRBC 2019 KCT INT’L LITERARY AWARDS Contest. Your book delivers a tender account of your personal journey along with practical tips and advice about raising grandchildren. Thank you.
Thank you for hosting today, Jan.
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Hi, Peggy. Thank you for your awesome comment! It was a pleasure to host Harriet today!
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Congrats, Harriet! This is on my TBR list, I look forward to reading it.
Thanks for hosting, Jan:)
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It is on my TBR list as well, Denise, and I will be reading it soon! Thank you for stopping by!
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Congratulations on a well-earned award, Harriet! Thanks for sharing her success, Jan! 🙂
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Thanks for stopping by, Yvette!
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Okay, I’ll stop complaining about my current state of affairs. It’s nice to know there are people out there who are inspirational.
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Yep, I’m right there with you, Craig. Harriet is an amazingly positive person with a great sense of humor.
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I read this book. It is wonderful. A must-read!
Congratulations Harriet – an honor well deserved.
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Thank you for your testimony, Gracie!
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Congratulations, Harriet. Thanks for hosting Jan.
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Thank you, John!
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A lovely share, Jan.
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Thanks for stopping by, Robbie!
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Thank you Jan for this informational, supportive post. I appreciate your kindness and am proud to be a member of TWISA.
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Typo! RWISA (darned bifocals!)
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Hi, Harriet! I am thrilled to showcase you and your amazing book!! No worries about the typo. 🙂 Enjoy your day!
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🙂
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