Being the favorite grandparent has its advantages. Favorites see more of their grandchildren, learn good and bad news first, enjoy grandchild initiated contact, host more grandchild sleepovers, participate in their grandchildren's school and after-school activities, enjoy frequent outings alone with their grandchildren, and share more holiday time. Every grandparent wants to be the favorite, "Canny Granny" shows you how. With this book, you'll learn practical and effective strategies to: Increase visits with your grandchildren Create and maintain good relations with the parents Get your share of holiday, birthday, and special occasions Enhance long distance grandparenting Create meaningful shared experiences Improve divorced grandparenting Give thoughtful gifts that resonate Stay the favorite and more