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Grandma struggles with feeling upstaged by the competitive ‘other Nana’
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Gran sparks debate after ‘making excuses’ to prevent grandkids sleeping over

Gran sparks debate after ‘making excuses’ to prevent grandkids sleeping over

A gran has triggered debate after admitting she's been forced to make excuses to stop her grandkids sleeping over at her home.
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Navigating discipline differences with adult children

Navigating discipline differences with adult children

Discover when and how to intervene, from minor issues to serious concerns.
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Effortless ways to remove crayon stains left by the grandkids

Effortless ways to remove crayon stains left by the grandkids

From toothpaste to WD-40, these household items will save the day.
Are you happy to look after your grandkids or has it started to impact your independence? Source: Getty Images.
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Woman suggests adult children are holding grandparents ‘hostage’ over babysitting duties

Woman suggests adult children are holding grandparents ‘hostage’ over babysitting duties

One woman has questioned whether grandparents are being relied upon too heavily by adult children, asking whether they feel any resentment at being effectively "held hostage" by their children's demands or expectations.
Support quickly flooded in from fellow sympathetic grandparents, offering valuable advice to navigate this tricky family situation. Source: Getty Images.
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Heartbroken grandma seeks support as grandkids favour ‘other grandparents’

Heartbroken grandma seeks support as grandkids favour ‘other grandparents’

In a desperate plea for guidance, a grandmother has turned to the online community seeking advice on how to cope with the heartbreaking situation of feeling left out by her grandkids.
What do you think? Is there a fine line to tread or should you dote on your grandchildren as much as you can? Source: Getty Images.
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Grandmother’s heartache after son asks her to tone down affection toward granddaughter

Grandmother’s heartache after son asks her to tone down affection toward granddaughter

Should grandparents dote on their grandchildren? That's the question one worried gran has asked after her son suggested she was "too intense" when it comes to caring for her only granddaughter.
Should grandparents be free to choose how they spend their golden years, or are they being stretched too thin by their children's demands? Source: Getty Images.
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Grandparent guilt: Are retirees being ‘held hostage’ by childcare expectations?

Grandparent guilt: Are retirees being ‘held hostage’ by childcare expectations?

A heartfelt discussion on Gransnet explores the fine balance between embracing grandkids and protecting your well-earned freedom in retirement.
What do you think? Is she within her rights to refuse? Source: Getty Images.
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Gran triggers debate after ‘making excuses’ to prevent grandkids sleeping over

Gran triggers debate after ‘making excuses’ to prevent grandkids sleeping over

A gran has sparked debate after admitting she's been forced to make excuses to stop her grandkids sleeping over at her home.
The grandma received widespread praise for her commitment to bonding with her grandchildren. Source: Getty Images.
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‘Super Granny’ melts hearts after going the extra mile to bond with her grandkids

‘Super Granny’ melts hearts after going the extra mile to bond with her grandkids

A grandma dubbed "Super Granny" has become an internet sensation after she was filmed going above and beyond for her grandkids.
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