When A Daughter Hurts Her Mother Sara stared out the window, watching the rain patter against the glass. She should have felt at peace in her childhood home, but instead, her stomach churned with anxiety. In just a few hours, she would come face to face with her mother for the first time in over…
When my first child was born, my wife and I were overjoyed but also overwhelmed. As new parents, we were exhausted and unsure of what to do. My parents eagerly offered to help by babysitting their new granddaughter. At first, I was hesitant to accept their offer. While I appreciated their willingness to give us…
Why Do Grandparents Treat Grandchildren Differently As the youngest of three brothers, I always felt like I got the short end of the stick when it came to how my grandparents treated us. My older brothers were clearly the favorites – my grandparents always made sure to get them bigger and better gifts for birthdays…
It was a sunny Saturday afternoon when I got a text from my girlfriend Emily saying she wanted to talk. We had been dating for about six months at that point and things had been going well, so I was surprised to get such a serious-sounding message on what should have been a fun weekend…
Can Grandparents Be Godparents? Yes, grandparents can be godparents. This is a wonderful way to involve them in their grandchildren’s lives and to give them a special role in the family. When my wife and I were expecting our first child, we spent a lot of time thinking about who we wanted to be the…
As a father of three young children, I’ve come to rely on my parents for occasional babysitting help. My wife and I try to get out on date nights every few weeks, and it’s been so nice having my parents watch the kids for a few hours so we can enjoy some couple’s time. Lately,…
At what age do grandchildren lose interest in grandparents? Many grandchildren start to lose interest in their grandparents around the age of 10 or 11 when they begin to pull away from their parents and become more independent. Additionally, as grandchildren get older and enter their teenage years, they may become less interested in spending…
how to cope with not seeing your grandchildren When my wife and I moved across the country for work, my parents were devastated that they wouldn’t be able to see their grandchildren as often. My dad had always been close with my kids, attending their T-ball games and dance recitals, so I knew this would…
As a father of three young kids, I’ve struggled with finding the right balance of when to ask my parents to babysit. On one hand, having grandparents who are excited to spend time with their grandkids is a huge blessing. My wife and I truly appreciate any time my parents offer to watch the girls…
How To Deal With Grandparent Babysitting Burnout If you find yourself dreading babysitting your grandchildren, you may be experiencing grandparent burnout. Ever since our daughter had twins, my wife Joan and I have been eager to help out with babysitting. We love our grandbabies, Emily and Jacob, and cherished the time we got to spend…