Articles On:grandparents

June 29, 2022

Spending Time with Grandkids

Experienced grandmom and writer Donna Brody shares suggestions for spending time with grandkids, from infants ...

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grandparents cycling with grandkids. Photo by Monkey Business Images ,Dreamstime. Grandmom and writer Janet Brody shares suggestions for spending time with grandkids, from infants to teens, including important new childcare tips.
June 27, 2022

Responding to an Ungrateful, Rude Grown Grandchild

When generosity to her adult grandchild after a tragedy was met with a “snippy, self-absorbed” ...

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puzzled woman looking out of a window. photo by Fizkes, Dreamstime. Grandmom is angry and at a loss how to respond to an ungrateful, rude grown grandchild. See what Amy Dickinson advises in “Ask Amy.”
May 30, 2022

Grandpa’s Rough-Housing Leads to Tears

A young mom is concerned about grandpa’s rough-housing with her 4-year-old son. The boy agrees ...

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A mom is bothered by grandpa’s rough-housing with her 4-year-old son but is unsure how to approach the situation. What does “Ask Amy” say?
May 9, 2022

New Grandson’s Name Bothers Grandmom

Grandmom is very unhappy about her grandson’s name and is unsure whether she should say ...

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baby in fathers arms photo by Ammentorp Dreamstime. Grandmom is very unhappy about her new grandson’s name and is unsure whether she should say something to the parents. See what advice columnist Amy Dickinson has to say in this edition of “Ask Amy.”
May 2, 2022

Spoiling the Grandkids or Disrespecting the Parents?

Grandparenting can be a joy, but the relationships among three generations can be fraught with ...

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Grandparents with grandkids – photo by Monkey Business Images Dreamstime. Grandpa treats the kids to cookies and Grandmom undermines the mom. Are these grandparents spoiling the grandkids or disrespecting parents?
April 25, 2022

Protecting Youth from Sextortion Schemes

Do you know a teenager? They and their loved ones should know about the increase ...

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distraught teenager at laptop photo by Ocusfocus Dreamstime. Teenagers and families need to know these FBI prevention and reporting tips to avoid falling prey to sextortion schemes and sexual predators.
April 4, 2022

A Grandson’s Mental Health Needs

Their grandson’s mental health needs are immense and affecting the entire family, and the question ...

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Sad Young Teenage Boy Photo By Stanislav Tiplyashin Dreamtime. Their grandson’s mental health needs are immense and affecting the entire family, and the question of the best way to address his needs is driving a wedge between the grandparents and their son. See what the advice columnist Amy Dickinson has to say in this edition of “Ask Amy.”
March 21, 2022

Grandmom: ‘I Want to See the Grandkids More’

Frustrated grandmom wants to see the grandkids more and does not understand why her daughter ...

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Frustrated Grandmother Photo By Vadymvdrobot Dreamstime. For article, Grandmother wants to see the grandkids more and doesn't understand her daughter and son-in-law's decisions. See what “Ask Amy” has to say. 
January 27, 2022

Disciplining Grandchildren: A Touchy Subject

When our grandkids misbehave in our presence, our natural instincts as long-time parents and disciplinarians ...

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Angry Grandmother Motortion Dreamstime. Disciplining Your Grandkids
January 17, 2022

Ask Amy: Grandparents Want House Rules

With their 18-year-old granddaughter coming to stay for an extended time, these grandparents want house ...

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Grandparents At Home With Teenage Grandaughter And All Are Looking At Laptop Photo By Suprijono Suharjoto Dreamstime. For Ask Amy: Grandparents Want House Rules