Reminders for Grandparents

Reminders

For grandparents

• Grandparenting is a very special relationship. It is an opportunity to do for your grandchildren what you may not have had the time to do for your own children.
• One of the best things that you can do for your grandchildren is to support their parents.
• Be willing to talk things over and ask your adult children what kind of help they most need.
• Support your adult children in their parenting.
• Notice what they do well and tell them.
• Ask their advice. Don’t expect them to take your advice but be willing to share ideas if there is an opportunity

For parents

• Ask your own parents (the grandparents) how they would like to be involved in your children’s lives.
• Be…