Chattel
That’s a term that seems to fit when the parents treat their child as ‘property’. It is not uncommon to hold access to a child from...
Secret Keeper
I know grandparents are supposed to be secret keepers, which is fine to instill that kind of trust with grandchildren, however tread...
Less Is More
If you are planning on writing a letter of forgiveness to the parents, please keep it short and concise. if they are mad and blame you,...
Success Stories & Group Support
Yes, there are actual success stories where the grandparent is reunited with the grandchild. One way or another it is the result of the...
Good Search
We just received a donation check for $129.00 from GOOD SEARCH ! For every click in the search box and for using GOOD SHOP charities such...
January, New Year New Possibilities
January is great because the holidays are over and we all got through it one way or another. Grandparents should focus on taking care of...
Flexibility
Sometimes we have to go with the flow, even when it comes to our grandchildren. The parents don’t always keep agreements, or adhere to...
Choices
It can be frustrating when we see our grown children, who are now parents, completely lose themselves in relationships with their spouse....
When Grandparents Step In
When parents abandon the caregiving duties of a child and grandparents step in they are faced with a mountain of bureaucratic problems to...
Do's and Don'ts
Do's forgive listen respect boundaries include parents consult parents begore giving gifts ask permission before visiting check first...
