Grandparents Need to Be Team Players
New grandmas often forget the most important people in their new relationship are the grandchild’s parents. That’s why grandparents need to be team players.
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When Grandmas Take on Too Much
I confess to being an overachiever for most of my adult life. I bring that same mindset to being a grandma and sometimes it gets me into trouble because I take on too much.
Read More »Do You Play Favorites With Your Grandchildren?
As grandmas, it’s important that we don’t favor one grandchild over another because it can have long-lasting effects on both the favored and the less favored child.
Read More »Should Grandma Charge for Babysitting?
When her D-I-L asked her to watch her 2-month-old son because she has to work, the grandma said, “Yes, but when you’re making money, it isn’t on MY time, so I will charge you.”
Read More »How to Enjoy Disneyland with Your Grandchild
Two experienced grandmas offer some tips on how to enjoy Disneyland with a grandchild without getting too worn out.
Read More »Grandmas Who Juggle Multiple Sets of Grandchildren
How do grandmothers divide themselves among multiple sets of grandchildren? Last week, while my two granddaughters were staying with us, my third granddaughter was born.
Read More »Grandma Showers: A New Rite of Passage
There’s growing attention on a new grandma rite of passage: grandma showers! And there’s lots of disagreement between the generations on whether it’s a good idea.
Read More »Sometimes Grandparents Are Justified in Setting Ground Rules
Some times grandparents are justified in setting the ground rules they expect their grandchildren to follow, even when they have not been invited to do so.
Read More »Nurture Your Grandchild’s Imagination
By nurturing your grandchild’s imagination, you can play an important role in helping him become adept at solving problems, facing challenges and building his self-esteem.
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