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...
Glad it's Over
For grandparents who don't have access to grandchildren, Christmas can be a miserable holiday. To be able to give a gift to a child is a...
comfort and Joy
It’s there right under our noses, we just don’t always know it. Instead of looking to the outside for comfort and joy, maybe it’s time to...
After Thought
Parents are busy, kids are over-scheduled and time with grandma and grandpa is not a priority. The grandparents make plans and then wait...
Playing Field
Grandparents seeking court ordered visitation with a grandchild are faced with the decision of either hiring an attorney or representing...
Soda Pop
I responded to a reader question on behalf of my relationship with Grandparents.com and they received over 500 comments! Quite a...
That's My Grandma
I just spent the best week visiting my grandson in Idaho, snow and all. We mostly stayed inside and played everyday and whenever someone...
Holiday Donations
Here we are again, the holidays are fast approaching and for many of us not a welcome time of year. The holidays bring with them...





