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Uninvolved Grandparents...
Read all 8 responses: "I am seeking advice about my dad...and I think I know the answer but my emotions are so tangled at the moment it is hard to think ...
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- TALK to him. he may not have any idea that you have these expectations and that he is not fulfilling them. you can't expect him to know what your thinking and wantin...
- Dear M., I am very sorry that I did not see this when you posted, but I still feel I have to respond even though your request is several weeks old. I, too, was e...
- I am very sorry for what you are going through and would like to put my own spin on things. I lost my dad right after my son, his first grandson, was born...he had can...
17 Mo. Old Visiting Grandparents for a Week -- Need Reassurance
Read all 9 responses: "So, really what I need is a little reassurance and a story or two of positive experiences. My Mom called the other day and asked if ...
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- N., I guess I would ask if you are worried about your little boy, or are you worried about you being seperated from your little boy? I had to fly to Boston for a w...
- oh please do let your son go and stay - for a few reasons I say this. My daughter has 1 grandma left and it is so sad to know that she missed out on some really great...
- I went away from my kids for a week when my son was 15 months and my daughter was 6 weeks. They did just fine. I was ok the 2nd day and enjoyed the week after that! ...
Grandparents Too Much
Read all 7 responses: "Hi, my husbands parents, who are divorced but friendly, are obsessed with my son. They have other grandchildren who they adore but ...
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- I just wanted to say that I have in-laws like that as well. My mother-in-law even invited herself to my family Christmas. I told my husband that I didn't like the fa...
- Why not tie 'em out in the backyard.
- Oh my god..I had people like that in my life once..since they are your husbands parents..he needs to be the one to put his foot down, And tell them you love them very ...
Frusterating Grandparents
Read all 31 responses: "How do you get the grandparents to become involved in your childs life?? NO matter how many times we invite them, I send them all of ...
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- Hi M., I'm sorry to say, but you cant get the old mules to drink. I've got the same problem with my 2 young girls. My mom has two young kids of her own, so her house i...
- Please don't bother with that! I have experienced it first-hand. My children have commented on it. The only thing you can and should do is make sure that YOU are th...
- have you tried letting the kids call the grandparents and asking them to come? the guilt trip from the little people usually works wonders and THE GRANDPARENTS can ex...
Grandparents' Class Pro or Con?
Read all 5 responses: "All of my grandparents were dead before I was born, and my baby will be lucky enough to have all 4 when it's born.
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- M., My husband and I were very interested in all of the classes offered prior to our child's arrival - esp. since we had no nieces, nephews or cousins who were babi...
- My parents attended a "Bootie Camp" class with us. Grandparents were encouraged to attend. They really enjoyed it and it made them feel like a part of the whole experi...
- I would ask them if they would be interested in grandparent classes. If they are interested go for it. I think it would be enjoyable for grandparents who were intere...
4-Year Old Sleepover with Grandparents
Read all 51 responses: "Yesterday my husband, two kids, and I went to visit my in-laws an hour away, and toward the end of the visit, it was suggested ...
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- C., Don't let the inlaws guilt you into not letting your children sleep over. You are the parent and you know what your kids are ready for or not. Go ahead and plan m...
- Hi there! I agree you need more notice since it is something new for you and your family but be glad they want to keep them. My story is much different and we'd be sup...
- Hi C., I say let your kid(s) sleepover. What is it going to hurt? Times have changed since you were growing up, letting the grandparents keep the kids for no reas...
Do You Celetrate "Grandparents Day"?
Sep 15, 2009 ... Read all 13 responses: "I was wondering if anyone actually does anything for Grandparent day which is this Sunday 9/13? For years I did not even know it ...
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- It sounds like a good idea but since it is not promoted more we don't know anything about it. Usually we all do something on Father's Day and Mother's Day. The kids ...
- yes we do. as a child we were raised to celebrate with our grandparents. our schools honored it, the monday following they allowed our grandparents to come and have lu...
- As a former Hallmark employee, I have been aware of the holiday for years. I usually just send my folks a nice g'parent card from my daughter. I got one of those mus...
Uninterested Grandparents
Aug 13, 2009 ... Read all 17 responses: "My parent are not interested in getting to know my son who is now 3-1/2. We visit them or they visit us and it's the ...
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- Are these your parents or your husband's? If they are your parents, you need to tell them EXACTLY how you feel. I don't know why you would even allow them to com...
- I am sorry that your parents do not seem to be interested in grandparenting your son and that they seem negative when they do interact. As you are well aware, have a s...
- So sorry to hear your little one is treated that way; I know that just breaks our hearts when someone doesn't love or care for our child the way we do. Have you tried...
Advice on Overly Generous Grandparents
Read all 33 responses: "I need some advice in regards to my children's grandparents who insist on being overly generous. There hasn't been a time that can ...
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- My mom did the same kind of thing on a very small scale. She would bring little candies and stuff like that. One day, when my daughter was older as soon as my mom wa...
- S., I am in somewhat the same position as you. My sweet MIL and FIL shower our girls with gifts and cards often. My husband and I figured out that they were doi...
- I'd say to let it pass and just let everyone enjoy the giving and the getting. If they get to an age where they inappropriately demand a gift or ask where their gift i...
Leaving Our Son with Grandparents While We Travel--Questions...
Read all 15 responses: "My husband has a short conference in early December in Las Vegas. My son and I went with him to his last conference in San Diego ...
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- Not really sure how to address leaving him with your in'laws because my son has only stayed with my mom or grandma. BUT - how not to feel guilty on your trip - Don't ...
- Don't feel guilty. You definitely need a break. I would not encourage your child to sleep with the grandparents. You are use to the baby being in your bed, they ar...
- If your son has always slept with you, I would encourage the grandparents to let him sleep with them if they are willing. You should write a list for them such as thi...
