Happy Grandmothers
Jean Giles-Sims, Ph.D. and Marty Norman, M. Ed.
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Help when asked but keep your own life in balance.
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Accept that your children parent differently from you.
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Praise each grandchild for his/her own unique gifts
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Pare down the presents and give them your time and attention.
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Yield to the parents in areas of disagreement.
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Give your grandchildren love and model successful living.
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Respect diversity.
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Answer questions with kindness and trust.
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Never say "Never."
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Demonstrate good manners and good relationships
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Minimize conflict.
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Organize the family history to share with grandkids.
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Thank the parents for giving you the opportunity to share the grandchildren
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Heartily laugh and enjoy each grandchild.
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Establish cooperative boundaries.
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Retreat and rest when you are tired.
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Smile, sing and have spirited fun.
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