Your adult daughter is getting a divorce. Guess who’s likely to be spending more time with the grandchildren? The assumption may be intrusive, but it’s also natural; after all, in a time of crisis like this, to whom else can your daughter turn, especially when childcare becomes an instant need? More importantly, how can
One of the biggest reasons second marriages end in divorce is conflict between step-parents and children from the previous marriage. If you want your blended family to succeed, foster a positive relationship between the kids and the step-parent. Consider implementing the following tips and ideas:
1. Create a culture of respect. The family unit can’t
After an intergenerational fight, a divorce or, worse yet, the death of an adult child, grandparents worry about their rights to see and protect their grandchildren. Whether you’re convinced that your son-in-law is neglecting or hitting your grandchild or failing to feed her nutritious food; or you’ve become estranged with your daughter after a bitter