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Family

Families are wonderful things when life flows smoothly. But when bumps in the road happen and communication breaks down, support from an outside source is often helpful. Here we deal with relationship and legal issues that might be relevant to you as a grandparent.  

Being a grandparent: watch and listen

Always remember that your grandchildren are your children’s children – not yours – and take [...]

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Making childcare work for YOU too

Research has shown that nearly half of mums rely on their mums or mother-in-law’s for childcare when they return to work or further education from maternity leave.

You are a grandparent

With the birth of my first grandchild I discovered a new me. I didn’t know I had this grandmother inside me. I didn’t know I would feel l like this

And now to sleep…

A good night’s sleep has always been the goal of any parent with a new [...]

4 helpful guides to caring for your grandchildren

From dealing with melt down moments to issues such as smacking, Grannynet have teamed up [...]

Wonderful wet afternoons

There are lots of grannies who do stirling work looking after their grandchildren, but no [...]

First aid for baby & child

As all grandparents will know, there is no better cure for little bumps and grazes [...]

Expecting twins – my journal – part 2

Well, daughter-in-law and son have had the scan. Thankfully all was well – the tiniest [...]

Understanding residence orders

Before I begin to explain what a Residence Order is, and why they are granted, [...]

What are modern playgroups like?

‘Sorry – can’t talk now,’ said a friend when I rang. ‘We’re desperately late for [...]