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by Royce Armstrong
“Dad, you’re going to be a grandfather.” My son was calling from his Naval base. He could have told me anything else on earth and I would not have been more surprised. At first I thought he was joking. I waited for the punch line. It was no joke.
He had come home on [...]
By Don Schmitz
1. Boundaries are necessary for control and safety.
All children need and must learn to respect boundaries. Being clear about expectations before an activity begins frees you and the child to enjoy the event and ensures the safety of everyone involved. If you observe the boundaries are being violated, don’t be afraid to remind [...]
Are you a grandparent who has recently taken on more than a traditional grandparent role? If you have, you may be your grandchild’s guardian. No matter what the reason for your son or daughter being unable to care for their own child, it is now your responsibility to provide the love, support, and care of [...]
Are you a grandparent who is raising your grandchild? If you are, you aren’t a grandparent in the traditional sense. Grandparents who raise their grandchild have to take on two different roles, the roles of both parents and grandparents.
When raising a grandchild, it is important to remember that you will see your share of ups [...]
Are you a grandparent? If you are and if you have a constant presence in the lives of your grandchildren, there may come a point in time when you have to discipline them. Unfortunately, with good reason, discipline is an area that many grandparents fear to enter. Many grandparents are concerned with how discipline will [...]
When you become a new grandparent, you will run into your share of problems. Although these problems and issues may be minor, they may still cause you concern. One of the issues that you may have to deal with as a grandparent includes confidentiality. You may be wondering if and when confidently rules apply to [...]
Are you a grandparent? If you are, you may enjoy watching your son or daughter interact with their child. Often times, you will find a number of picture perfect moments, but other times, you may find issues that cause you concern. When it comes to grand parenting, many grandparents wonder what actions they should take [...]
Becoming a grandparent is an exciting time in your life. Depending on your family and its size, grand parenting is an experience that you are likely to enjoy more than once. Although each grandchild of yours will be loved, it is easy to unintentionally show favoritism, especially when multiple grandchildren are involved.
Although unintentionally showing favoritism [...]
Have you recently learned that you are going to be a new grandparent? If you have, you may be filled with joy and excitement. After a little bit of time has passed, you will likely start to place your main focus on your son or daughter and their partner. Of course, it is a parent’s [...]
Has your family seen its fair share of marriages and divorces? If it has, you may find yourself with one or two step-grandchildren. Although most grandparents are able to love their step-grandchildren as if they were their own, others find it easier said than done.
When it comes to accepting your step-grandchildren as your own, you [...]
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