Advice for Grandparents

A set of grandparents shares their experience about providing daycare for their grandchildren, and offers advice for other grandparents who may be considering the same. Read more

Grandparents share some of their favourite stories about their grandchildren. Read more

A grandmother shares her struggle to accept her personal version of grandparenting and to understand that different doesn’t mean wrong. Read more

A set of grandparents who have taken permanent custody of their granddaughters shares their story. Read more

A grandmother shares her struggle to accept her grandson’s diagnosis of ADHD and ODD, and to learn to appreciate him for the person he is. Read more

When children behave in a manner that their grandparents see as rude or ill-mannered, it can cause difficulties in the family. One grandmother shares her advice on handling this awkward situation. Read more

Running a successful business while employing children and grandchildren is a balancing act. One grandmother shares her experience and wisdom. Read more

Advice for grandparents about the benefits of eating healthy diets and making time for regular physical activity. Read more

Modern grandparents often have to juggle work and family obligations, but finding a balance is possible with good time management. Read more

Advice for grandparents who hope to help their grown children by offering childcare to their grandchildren, but do not want to be on constant call. Read more

Advice for grandparents who hope to form close, loving bonds with the stepchildren of their grown children. Read more

A look at the joys and challenges of raising children while also finding the time, money, and energy to dedicate to grandchildren. Read more

Tidbits of information about modern grandparents in the UK, including statistics about those who are providing regular care or have taken full responsibility for their grandchildren. Read more

A look at one grandmother’s experience in building strong and loving bonds with her grandkids, who do not live near her. Read more

Being a step-parent is never easy, but Deb shows us that by keeping perspective and focusing on the positives, one can create a healthy and happy family. Read more

A look at the importance of the grandparent/grandchild relationship and ideas for grandparents about making time in their lives for their grandchildren. Read more

The story of one grandmother who has been forbidden from seeing most of her grandchildren. Read more

A look at the experience of one grandfather who has opened his home to his grown daughter and her three children. Read more

One grandmother’s story of how she helped her daughter when the girl became unexpectedly pregnant before she was ready to take on the responsibility of parenthood. Read more

One grandmother shares the story of her painful divorce, the anguish hat it caused her family, and their road to healing. Read more

A look at one grandfather’s experience in finding balance between his desire to indulge his grandchildren and the need to stick to his budget. Read more

One grandmother shares her experience and offers advice for other grandparents for avoiding favouritism amongst their grandchildren. Read more

Ideas for enabling grandparents to share holidays and other special days with their grandchildren, specifically those that do not live near one another. Read more

Guidelines on the use of email for grandparents who wish to use this form of communication to correspond with their grandchildren. Read more

Ideas for grandparents who hope to use videos in order to witness important events in their grandchildren’s lives, especially when they live too far away to make it practical to attend in person. Read more

Ideas for grandparents to share stories and “conversations” with their grandchildren, even when they live far from each other, by recording tapes for the children to play. Read more

Ideas for grandparents in regards to photography. Includes tips on choosing a digital camera as well as for organising and finding creative uses for photos. Read more

Ideas for grandparents regarding the use of mobile phones as a means to keep in close contact with their grandchildren. Read more

Advice for grandparents who are being denied access to their grandchildren. Includes tips on mending family feuds, seeking professional guidance, and protecting grandchildren from harm. Read more

Though they are blood relatives, grandparents have no automatic, legal rights or responsibilities to care for their grandchildren. This article discusses a few of the means by which grandparents can assume Parental Responsibility for grandchildren, including one reader’s story of how she did it on her own. Read more

Ideas for grandparents who are raising their grandchildren regarding helping the children to understand the reason(s) that their parents are unable to care for them. Read more

A look at the changes that occur when people become grandparents, from a disruption of daily schedules to an increase of mess and noise. Stresses the happy benefits of being a grandparent. Read more

Guidelines for grandparents regarding their desire to be a part of their grandchildren’s lives. Offers tips on being helpful without being intrusive. Read more

Advice for helping a child through an unplanned pregnancy; includes helping her to explore her options and then supporting her choices. Read more

Information and advice for grandparents in choosing baby equipment to keep at their house for visits from their grandbabies. Read more

Advice for grandparents who want to help their grown kids as they begin families of their own. Includes tips for being helpful without being intrusive. Read more

Tips for grandparents who would like to offer parenting advice to their grown children, but wish to do so without offending them. Read more

Tips for grandparents who wish to share their life stories with their grandchildren. Includes topic suggestions that are likely to appeal to children. Read more

Ideas for grandparents to make a family recipe book, encompassing the family’s favourite recipes, both for everyday and special occasion foods. Read more

Ideas for grandparents who wish to choose keepsake gifts for their grandchildren. Offers specific suggestions for making these gifts special and memorable. Read more

Advice for grandparents who wish to share stories of their family’s history with their grandchildren, including ideas on keeping the kids interested and helping them to feel connected to their ancestors. Read more

Advice for grandparents about the importance of establishing family traditions in order to create and maintain close family bonds. Read more

A look at planning visits between grandparents and their grandchildren, when they do not live in close proximity to one another. Gives tips on having fun while keeping an eye on the budget. Read more

Ideas for grandparents regarding the importance of observing reasonable boundaries with their grandchildren. Includes tips on strengthening family bonds while honouring the authority of parents. Read more

A look at names for grandparents, both traditional and more informal. Also included is a listing of names in various languages. Read more

Information for grandparents about planning, planting, and tending to a garden as a project that they can do with their grandchildren. Read more

Advice for grandparents who would like to offer support and guidance to their grandchildren. Offers tips on establishing a trusting relationship while honoring the authority of the children’s parents. Read more

Ideas for grandparents who would like to share their hobbies and interests with their grandchildren, including tips on getting child sized hobby equipment. Read more

Ideas for divorced grandparents in regards to overcoming their differences with their ex in order to make life easier on the grandchildren. Includes tips on visits, family events, and maintaining a positive attitude. Read more

Ideas for grandparents who want to share time in the kitchen with their grandchildren, preparing special treats or everyday meals. Includes tips on making the experience memorable as well as educational. Read more

A look at making multi-generational photo albums as a project for grandparents to do with their grandchildren. Includes tips on making the project fun and memorable. Read more

Tips for grandparents for planning fun outings with their grandchildren. Includes specific ideas about locations and making the trips fun and memorable. Read more

Advice for grandparents who would like to make scrapbooks with their grandchildren, including ideas on supplies and for making the experience a fun and memorable one. Read more

Ideas for grandparents about reading to and with their grandchildren to encourage the kids to develop a love of reading. Read more

Ideas for grandparents who would like to work with their grandchildren to make memory books. Read more

A quick guide for grandparents who are raising grandchildren regarding making arrangements for the children to visit with their parents. Read more

Ideas for grandparents who wish to involve their grandchildren in researching their family’s background and creating a family tree. Read more

Advice on looking out for the rights of children for grandparents who have taken on the responsibility of caring for their grandchildren. Stresses the need for professional legal advice. Read more

A look at emergency circumstances that may cause the need to lifesaving techniques and CPR. Includes tips on locating classes for certification as well on accident and injury prevention tips. Read more

Advice for grandparents in choosing a camp or specialty school for their grandchildren. Touches on affordability, camp safety, the readiness of the child, and a camp’s ability to meet the need of medically or developmentally challenged children. Read more

A guide for grandparents regarding common food allergies in children as well as common choking hazards. Includes tips on safe mealtimes, as well as advice on emergency preparedness. Read more

Advice for grandparents who are seeking legal custody of their grandchildren. Advises the careful documentation of all negative interaction with the kids’ parents and stresses the importance of seeking professional legal advice. Read more

Ideas for grandparents in matters of childproofing their homes to ensure the safety of visiting grandchildren. Includes tips for both indoor and outdoor safety. Read more

Information for grandparents regarding safe sleeping for babies and children, with an emphasis on the risk factors for cot death. Read more

Advice for grandparents on child health and safety issues that are important to today’s parents. Covers safe sleeping, pain relief and fever reduction, safe playgrounds, car seat safety, and allergies. Read more

Guidelines for grandparents for choosing toys and other gifts for their grandchildren, including safety issues and recommendations for purchasing gifts that meet with the approval of the children’s parents. Read more

A refresher on car seats and laws regarding the safe transportation of children for grandparents who plan to take their grandchildren for rides in their cars. Read more

Ideas for grandparents on doing art projects with their grandkids, including a suggested supply list as well as ideas for making the day fun and memorable. Read more

Ideas for new grandparents regarding the boundaries that they should follow in order to be helpful, but not interfering in the lives of their grandchildren. Read more

A look at grandparents and grandchildren as traveling companions, addressing issues as fun and bonding as well as the practical subjects of budget and preparing for possible emergencies. Read more