Accepting Full Responsibility for Grandchildren
A set of grandparents who have taken permanent custody of their granddaughters shares their story.
Advice for Grandparents
Tips for being a grandparent, from dodging favourites to knowing your limits...
Anecdotes from Grandparents
Grandparents share some of their favourite stories about their grandchildren.
Being a Grandparent to a Special Needs Child
A grandmother shares her struggle to accept her grandson’s diagnosis of ADHD and ODD, and to learn to appreciate him for the person he is.
Handling Grandchildren's Bad Behaviour
When children behave in a manner that their grandparents see as rude or ill-mannered, it can cause difficulties in the family. One grandmother shares her advice on handling this awkward situation.
Providing Daycare for Grandchildren
A set of grandparents shares their experience about providing daycare for their grandchildren, and offers advice for other grandparents who may be considering the same.
The Reluctant Grandparent
A grandmother shares her struggle to accept her personal version of grandparenting and to understand that different doesn’t mean wrong.
Working With Grandchildren in Business
Running a successful business while employing children and grandchildren is a balancing act. One grandmother shares her experience and wisdom.
Avoiding Obvious Favouritism as a Grandparent
One grandmother shares her experience and offers advice for other grandparents for avoiding favouritism amongst their grandchildren.
Balancing Work and Family as a Grandparent
Modern grandparents often have to juggle work and family obligations, but finding a balance is possible with good time management.
Becoming a Grandparent at an Early Age
One grandmother's story of how she helped her daughter when the girl became unexpectedly pregnant before she was ready to take on the responsibility of parenthood.
Developing Relationships with Step-Grandchildren
Advice for grandparents who hope to form close, loving bonds with the stepchildren of their grown children.
Fact Sheet For Grandparents
Tidbits of information about modern grandparents in the UK, including statistics about those who are providing regular care or have taken full responsibility for their grandchildren.
Financial Boundaries With Grandchildren
A look at one grandfather's experience in finding balance between his desire to indulge his grandchildren and the need to stick to his budget.
Financial Support for Your Grandchild at University
Ideas for grandparents who wish to provide financial support to their grandchildren for a university education. Offers tips on investing, as well as for providing smaller, but equally valuable types of assistance.
Grandparenting from a Distance
A look at one grandmother’s experience in building strong and loving bonds with her grandkids, who do not live near her.
Grandparents Kept from Their Grandchildren
The story of one grandmother who has been forbidden from seeing most of her grandchildren.
Helping to Raise Grandchildren
A look at the experience of one grandfather who has opened his home to his grown daughter and her three children.
How to be a Healthy and Active Grandparent
Advice for grandparents about the benefits of eating healthy diets and making time for regular physical activity.
Inexpensive Day Trips With Your Grandchild
Ideas for grandparents in the UK who wish to take their grandchildren on an inexpensive day trip. Includes contact information for numerous museums, zoos, and other attractions.
Making Financial Investments for Your Grandchildren
Advice for grandparents who wish to make financial investments benefiting their grandchildren. Covers savings accounts as well as other types of investments.
Making Time for Each Grandchild
A look at the importance of the grandparent/grandchild relationship and ideas for grandparents about making time in their lives for their grandchildren.
Parenting Your Young Child When You are a Grandparent
A look at the joys and challenges of raising children while also finding the time, money, and energy to dedicate to grandchildren.
Pocket Money from Grandparents
Advice for grandparents wishing to give pocket money or allowances to their grandchildren. Includes tips on teaching children to save.
Repairing Family Estrangements
One grandmother shares the story of her painful divorce, the anguish hat it caused her family, and their road to healing.
Setting Limits to Grandparent Childcare
Advice for grandparents who hope to help their grown children by offering childcare to their grandchildren, but do not want to be on constant call.
Setting up a Savings Account for Your Grandchild
A guide for grandparents who wish to set up a savings account for their grandchild. Includes tips on encouraging kids to both earn and save money of their own.
Stepfamily Relationships as a Grandparent
Being a step-parent is never easy, but Deb shows us that by keeping perspective and focusing on the positives, one can create a healthy and happy family.
Understanding a Grandchild who has a Behaviour Disorder
An overview of the more common behaviour disorders that affect children, meant to serve as a guide for grandparents who hope to better understand and support their grandchildren.
Acknowledging Holidays and Other Special Days
Ideas for enabling grandparents to share holidays and other special days with their grandchildren, specifically those that do not live near one another.
Advice On Adjusting To The Arrival Of Grandchildren
A look at the changes that occur when people become grandparents, from a disruption of daily schedules to an increase of mess and noise. Stresses the happy benefits of being a grandparent.
