While you're afraid of being pushy or butting in, the parents are afraid of imposing on or burdening you. What can a grandparent do? Canny Grannies know that their kids need them and their experience now more than ever.
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Chapter One, Increase Involvement in New Grandchild Preparations
When it comes to maintaining good relations with the parents, there's one simple rule to keep in mind: Give your opinion but always respect parents' decisions
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Chapter Three, Creating Good Relations with the Parents
The easier it is for parents to bring the kids over the more they will.
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Chapter Four, Getting More Visits
It's in your best interest to negotiate a holiday schedule that's fair to the other grandparents because a fair schedule will reduce argument and last.
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Chapter Five, Getting Your Share of Holiday, Birthday, and Other Special Occasion Visits
Even though your children are adults, you may still have to set limits.
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Chapter Six, When Things are too Good at Grandma's
Kids do a lot of art projects...parents throw a lot away...Instead, suggest that any artwork they don't want be sent to you.