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6 days ago

Former 'Bachelorette' Emily Maynard Is a Grandmother at 39: See the Pics

Emily Maynard became a grandmother at 39 after her 20-year-old daughter, Ricki Hendrick, gave birth to a baby girl on Jan. 24.

Harriette Cole: Did I ruin my chance to be part of my grandkids' lives?

Rebuild closer relationships with adult grandchildren by initiating low-pressure, regular contact (video calls, texts, occasional visits) and focusing on the future.

I'm a psychologist and grandmother of 6. Here are 6 ways grandparents can build better relationships with their kids and grandkids.

Grandparents should give unconditional support, follow grandchildren's interests, accept generational differences, and prioritize presence without expecting anything in return.

#boundaries

Parenting

My Mom Loves to Tell My Son "Stories" About My Childhood. The Problem Lies in the Ones She Picks.

Relationships

I thought being a grandma would be easy. I've learned to respect boundaries and follow rules that aren't mine.

Relationships

Dear Abby: The other grandparents forgot about the gift. Should we try to fix things?

Parenting

My Mom Loves to Tell My Son "Stories" About My Childhood. The Problem Lies in the Ones She Picks.

Relationships

I thought being a grandma would be easy. I've learned to respect boundaries and follow rules that aren't mine.

Relationships

Dear Abby: The other grandparents forgot about the gift. Should we try to fix things?

Help! Our Son Is Getting a Divorce. But We Didn't Expect We'd Lose This Very Important Person in Our Lives.

Adolescent relationships often demand persistent effort and yield little reciprocity because teens can be age-appropriately self-absorbed and disengaged.

My New Daughter-in-Law Thinks Everyone Is Out to Get Her, Including Her Stepdaughter

Prioritize supporting and advocating for the grandchildren, gently confront the daughter-in-law about harmful behavior, and urge the father to set boundaries and protect his children.

#family-dynamics

Relationships

Dear Abby: I wanted a fresh start with my daughter, but things haven't turned out that way

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Dear Abby: My daughter has all these rules about my grandson, and it's so stressful for me

Relationships

Dear Abby: I'm always in the other grandparents' shadow

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Asking Eric: I don't want my grandchild calling anyone else Nonna

Relationships

Help! My Son Just Dropped the News That He Donated His Sperm. It's Given Me a Brilliant Idea.

Relationships

Asking Eric: I'm not allowed to speak the name of my son's ex, even to her kids

Relationships

Dear Abby: I wanted a fresh start with my daughter, but things haven't turned out that way

Relationships

Dear Abby: My daughter has all these rules about my grandson, and it's so stressful for me

Relationships

Dear Abby: I'm always in the other grandparents' shadow

Relationships

Asking Eric: I don't want my grandchild calling anyone else Nonna

Relationships

Help! My Son Just Dropped the News That He Donated His Sperm. It's Given Me a Brilliant Idea.

Relationships

Asking Eric: I'm not allowed to speak the name of my son's ex, even to her kids

They Were Friends in High School - Then Life Took a Joyful Twist No One Saw Coming

Two longtime family friends became mutual grandmothers after their daughters and a brother from the friend group formed a relationship that produced a grandson.

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2 months ago

Parenting

I'm 57, have kids in college, and I'm also a grandma. People sometimes don't believe me.

5 months ago

Parenting

My Mother-in-Law Thinks My Daughter Is "Hopelessly Ugly." She Won't Stop Trying to Change Her.

Parenting

Despite our parenting differences, my in-laws are taking my kids in their RV this summer. It'll be good for everyone.

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Miss Manners: I'm rebuked when I dare to stray from the parents' list of approved gifts

Redditor Asks If She's Asking Too Much Of Her Medically Complex Child's Grandparents

Grandparents seem less involved and connected with their grandchildren, particularly among Millennial and Gen Z parents.

New Grandma On TikTok Offers The Perfect Advice To MILs Everywhere

Grandparents should support their children and respect their parenting choices for healthier family relationships.

2 months ago

Parenting

I'm 57, have kids in college, and I'm also a grandma. People sometimes don't believe me.

5 months ago

Parenting

My Mother-in-Law Thinks My Daughter Is "Hopelessly Ugly." She Won't Stop Trying to Change Her.

Parenting

Despite our parenting differences, my in-laws are taking my kids in their RV this summer. It'll be good for everyone.

Cancer

Miss Manners: I'm rebuked when I dare to stray from the parents' list of approved gifts

Parenting

Redditor Asks If She's Asking Too Much Of Her Medically Complex Child's Grandparents

Parenting

New Grandma On TikTok Offers The Perfect Advice To MILs Everywhere

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4 months ago

Rosie Perez Shares How Her Daughter-In-Law Busts Her For Getting a Little Too Excited With Her Grandson

I just have so much fun with him, except sometimes my daughter-in-law Tara, she gets a little annoyed with me,

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4 months ago

Help! My Daughter-in-Law Got Pregnant. Now She Has a Litany of Demands.

A grandmother who cares for nine grandchildren faces escalating conflict with a controlling daughter-in-law over caregiving rules, pets, and public accusations.

5 months ago

Asking Eric: I think my friends' focus on their grandchild is not healthy

Engaging a child in conversation is beneficial for their development, even if it limits adult interactions during visits.

fromBuzzFeed

People Are Sharing Why This Generation Of Grandparents "Sucks"

Many grandparents today are less involved in their grandchildren's lives compared to previous generations.

Dear Abby: My horrible son-in-law has made me his main target

Separation from an abusive son-in-law may be essential for emotional protection and the well-being of grandchildren.

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Parenting

My family of 4 moved from a big city to a quiet mountain town. We love it here, but wish we lived closer to my kids' grandparents.

Parenting

Hilaria Baldwin reveals the grandparent names for her and Alec Baldwin: Abuelita and Peepaw

Parenting

My family of 4 moved from a big city to a quiet mountain town. We love it here, but wish we lived closer to my kids' grandparents.

Parenting

Hilaria Baldwin reveals the grandparent names for her and Alec Baldwin: Abuelita and Peepaw

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fromPsychology Today

Grandparenting Isn't One-Size-Fits-All

Becoming a grandparent has changed my life.

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fromBuzzFeed

If You Want To Get To Know Your Grandkids Better, Ask Them These 50 Eye-Opening Questions

A juicy question - the kind that leads them to see something in a new light, or inspires them to tell a story - can get a conversation started.

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Tony Hawk is a Grandpa. Yes, His 9-Month-Old Grandson Has Already Been on a Skateboard

Seeing my own son be a parent has been really gratifying and makes you proud on a level you never imagined. Taking care of a grandchild has been such a blast.

Parenting

Women

Kathie Lee Gifford's Daughter-in-Law Shows Off Pregnancy at Movie Premiere: See the Pics

Erika Gifford, wife of Cody Gifford, announced her pregnancy, making Kathie Lee Gifford a grandmother of five.

Dear Abby: I noticed something odd in the baby photos. Should I tell the mom?

Postpartum depression in new mothers is critical and should be addressed with professional help.

Henry Winkler, grandpa of 7, gives Jimmy Kimmel this 1 piece of grandparenting advice

Quality time with grandchildren is more important than the quantity of time spent.

Here's what Andie MacDowell's grandkids call her ... and the grandmother name she hates

MacDowell expressed her dislike for the name 'Granny,' stating, 'That's the only thing I said, 'Don't call me Granny! I'm sorry that one's out.''

Parenting

I took 'grandmaternity' leave. I was able to spend precious time with my grandchild and help my daughter.

Transitioning to grandparenthood offers an invaluable opportunity to bond and support the new parents.

fromThe Atlantic