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Make this Easter one to remember with these 5 fun ideas for grandparents and grandkids. Source: Getty Images.

5 fun ways to create unforgettable memories with your grandkids this Easter

5 fun ways to create unforgettable memories with your grandkids this Easter

Spending time with your grandkids over Easter can be a great opportunity to create lasting memories and have fun together. From Easter egg hunts to making handcrafted decorations, there are plenty of activities you can do together that are both entertaining and meaningful.

A surprise pregnancy, a tired grandma, and one brutally honest reaction — is she really in the wrong? Source: Getty Images.

‘Again? really?’: Why one ‘exhausted’ grandma isn’t jumping for joy over new addition to the family

‘Again? really?’: Why one ‘exhausted’ grandma isn’t jumping for joy over new addition to the family

An "exhausted" grandmother has shared her mixed feelings about her daughter expecting another child, revealing that she's often left to babysit her grandchildren and provide financial support.

Would you conform to tradition or stick to your guns? Source: Getty Images.

Why a bride’s choice to keep her maiden name sparked a bitter family conflict

Why a bride’s choice to keep her maiden name sparked a bitter family conflict

One bride’s decision to keep her maiden name after marriage sparks a heated family feud, leaving her torn between tradition, her identity, and keeping the peace. Is she in the wrong, or should her in-laws respect her choice?

When a well-meaning grandfather takes on babysitting duties, the results are hilariously unforgettable. Source: Getty Images.

Grandfather’s comical babysitting blunders leave the internet in stitches

Grandfather’s comical babysitting blunders leave the internet in stitches

Despite his best intentions, a grandfather's efforts at babysitting his grandson have gone viral after a series of humorous misadventures.

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Fun and unique activities to enjoy with your retiree friends

Fun and unique activities to enjoy with your retiree friends

Retirement is the perfect time to reconnect with friends, old and new, and share joyful experiences. With hectic schedules and work stress behind you, you now have the freedom to explore new activities together.

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The ‘wildly inappropriate’ wedding day incident that’s stirring up trouble for one mother-in-law

The ‘wildly inappropriate’ wedding day incident that’s stirring up trouble for one mother-in-law

It’s a given that a bride’s big day should be all about her, but for one unfortunate bride, her mother-in-law’s fashion blunder stole the show—and the aftermath had everyone talking.

A wave of support and understanding flooded in from fellow grandparents, offering thoughtful advice to navigate the challenging family situation. Source: Getty Images.

Devastated grandma seeks support as grandkids grow closer to ‘other grandparents’

Devastated grandma seeks support as grandkids grow closer to ‘other grandparents’

Feeling overlooked and hurt, a grandmother has turned to the online community for help after her grandkids began favouring their other grandparents.

What should have been a sweet family visit quickly turned tense when the grandparents insisted on highlighting the price of their gifts. Source: Getty Images.

Grandparents stir the pot after dropping hints about the price of grandkids’ gifts

Grandparents stir the pot after dropping hints about the price of grandkids’ gifts

After repeatedly hearing about the cost of their gifts, one frustrated mum decides to pay back her in-laws, sparking a heated debate online about the boundaries of gift-giving.

What happens when daily visits from your daughter and granddaughter leave you feeling more like a babysitter than a grandmother? Source: Getty Images.

Too much of a good thing? Gran overwhelmed by granddaughter’s daily visits

Too much of a good thing? Gran overwhelmed by granddaughter’s daily visits

A grandmother shares the struggle of balancing love for her daughter and granddaughter with the overwhelming feeling of constant daily visits that leave her longing for some personal space and relaxation.

Do you believe relationships can thrive despite a significant age gap? Source: Getty Images.

Gran reveals her suspicions about younger suitors competing for her attention

Gran reveals her suspicions about younger suitors competing for her attention

Is dating younger really all it’s cracked up to be? One gran shares her concerns about the motives behind younger men’s interest in older women.

Do you think kids are spending too much time on their phones? Source: Getty Images.

Worried grandma’s plea for help as grandkids become ‘glued’ to their phones

Worried grandma’s plea for help as grandkids become ‘glued’ to their phones

A concerned grandmother is asking for help, saying her grandkids have "too" much free time and not enough family duties, a sharp contrast to the way many Baby Boomers were raised.

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Moving on and living life after a divorce

Moving on and living life after a divorce

Divorce can be just as difficult to handle as any other tragedy, but there is always a light at the end of the tunnel.

Divorce can be a challenging time for any family, but it can be even more daunting for the children who may struggle to understand the change in their parents’ relationship and the new family dynamic being established. Source: Getty Images.

10 ways you can support your grandchildren through divorce

10 ways you can support your grandchildren through divorce

Family law expert Ella Hickman from Hickman Family Lawyers in Perth has compiled 10 ways to support your grandchildren through their parents' divorce.

"I think I should try and find a partner, but there’s something troubling me." Source: Getty Images.

A woman’s journey of reconnecting and embracing late-life romance

A woman’s journey of reconnecting and embracing late-life romance

Dating after 60 might seem daunting, but this woman’s journey into love after years of being single reminds us that it’s never too late to open your heart to new possibilities.

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