Are Grandmas and Grandpas Different in Their Grandparenting Styles?
Are grandmas and grandpas different in how they relate to their grandchildren? Emily and Mike Morgan explain how their grandparenting styles have evolved.
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Grandparenting — A Pathway for Self-Discovery
When writing and telling our stories, we discover what we think, and feel, and what lies beneath the surface of what we already know.
Read More »New Grandma’s Biggest Mistake
As new grandmas, we think our role is all about our new grandchild. We may not realize our children need our love, attention, and appreciation just as much as our grandchild. does
Read More »Grandmas May Feel More Connected to Grandkids Than Their Own Kids
A new study suggests that grandmothers relate to their grandchildren differently than they do to their own offspring and feel more empathy for their grandchildren.
Read More »Managing Expectations in the Grandparent Relationship
Expectations in the new grandparent relationship are one of the most important conversations to have with the new parents and ideally before they become parents.
Read More »7 Tips to Keep The Peace between Grandparents And Parents
Mo Mulla offers advice to young parents on how to keep peace with grandparents who offer unsolicited advice.
Read More »4 Reasons Grandmas Act Differently with Grandchildren
There are four good reasons why we grandmas seem to have a much easier time loving our grandchildren than our children.
Read More »Grandma Jealous of “Other” Grandma
If you’re a long-distance grandma and the “other” grandma is local, it can be hard not to feel jealous. Try to remind yourself that our grandchildren thrive with the love of many grandparents and learn ways to stay engaged from a distance.
Read More »Angry Granny Needs More Balance
When a new grandma has unrealistic expectations and overly emotional responses when she is disappointed, she is not being respectful of her grandchild’s parents. Advice columnist Amy Dickinson warns her that she could end up creating a highly charged and toxic dynamic that will damage her relationships.
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