Separation And Step-Grandparenting

If your son or daughter's relationship breaks up it can bring special problems for grandparents.

• You may feel let down or disappointed, sad or angry. Talk it over with someone, a counsellor if necessary. Your grandchildren are going to need your support at this time.
• Don’t talk to your grandchildren about your disappointment with their parent(s), but listen to their feelings.
• If your son or daughter is very distressed you may be needed to try to explain to your grandchildren what is happening, and to help them to talk about their feelings. This needs a great deal of tact and sensitivity as both of the couple are your grandchildren’s parents. Children usually love and want to be with…