Active Grandparenting

Redefine Grandparenting with This Modern Guide to Health, Purpose, and Meaningful Family Connection. “A gentle guide to embracing this chapter with intention, vitality, and, of course, joy.” —Dr. Kerry Burnight, gerontologist and New York Times bestselling author of Joyspan Today's grandparents aren't sitting on the sidelines. They're running marathons, mentoring startups, videocalling grandkids across the globe—redefining what it means to be a dynamic contributor to a multi-generational family. Active Grandparenting: A Guide to Modern Family Dynamics, Healthier Habits, and Functional Fitness (With Recipes, Hydration Techniques, Exercises, and More), by Kristen Coffield and Debra Eckerling, helps modern grandparents get fit, energized, and ready to meet this moment in their lives. A chef, women's wellness expert, and functional fitness advocate, Kristen Coffield is the founder of The Culinary Cure™ and Active Grandparenting™. When she became a grandparent for the second time, Kristen challenged outdated narratives with a simple, powerful video: sitting down on the floor with her grandchild and standing up without using her hands. That reel struck a nerve, racking up millions of views and sparking a wellness-forward movement. Through Active Grandparenting, Kristen is redefining what it means to stay strong, energized, and deeply engaged in one of life's most meaningful roles. Inspired by Kristen's best-selling online course and social media presence, Active Grandparenting inspires readers to reclaim their vitality with practical fitness advice, nutrition tips, and delicious recipes; create strong, respectful relationships with their adult children via mastering modern communication and setting healthy boundaries; and focus on high-value activities with their grandchildren that turn into lasting memories. Active Grandparenting is more than a book, it's a cultural shift. Active Grandparenting isn't about inserting outdated advice into a modern parenting playbook. Kristen Coffield offers a bold new model: one rooted in wellness, emotional intelligence, and true family impact. Because when grandparents show up energized, prepared, and confident, everybody wins.

Kristen Coffield is redefining what it means to thrive in life's third act. The visionary behind The Culinary Cure™ and Active Grandparenting™, she's empowering a new generation of grandparents and active agers to own their longevity and seize the limitless potential of their most vibrant years. A chef since college, Coffield reimagined the kitchen as a space for healing, launching a catering company known for its fresh and delicious style. Years before “food is medicine” became a movement, she created a wellness-based subscription meal plans for high-performing clients, pioneering a path where wellness begins on the plate. These days, Kristen teaches how small, strategic daily habits hold the key to a longer, stronger, and more energized life. The author of How Healthy People Eat: An Eater's Guide to Healthy Habits and creator of the 21-Day Active Grandparenting™ Wellness Reset, Kristen shares her expertise across top media platforms, including ABC7's Good Morning Washington and Fox5's Good Day DC. Through her work, she inspires others to cultivate vitality, resilience, and joy, proving that the best years aren't behind us, they're right now. Debra Eckerling is The Book Proposal Expert. An award-winning author and speaker, she works with thought leaders to turn their ideas into impactful nonfiction books. She helps clients clarify their vision, develop persuasive proposals, and navigate the publishing world. Debra is the creator of The DEB Method for goal-setting simplified and the author of Your Goal Guide (IPPY Silver Medal, Self-Help) and 52 Secrets for Goal-Setting and Goal-Getting. She hosts GoalChat, Taste Buds with Deb (LA Press Club SoCal Journalism Award, 1st Place), and the Book Proposal Podcast, and has spoken for TEDx, Innovation Women, Writer's Digest, the Women's National Book Association, Wellcoaches, and the LA County Bar Association.