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Grandfather’s comical babysitting blunders leave the internet in stitches

Whether you're looking for something relaxing, creative, or adventurous, there’s no shortage of exciting opportunities to make the most of your time together. Source: Getty Images.

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.

Was she crossing the line? Source: Getty Images.

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.

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"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.

The online community wasted no time in rallying behind the mother, swiftly condemning the grandmother's actions. Source: Getty Images.

Grandma sparks outrage after cutting grandson’s hair despite mum’s objections

Grandma sparks outrage after cutting grandson’s hair despite mum’s objections

A grandma has come under fire after being accused of crossing the line with her grandson after cutting his hair without his mother’s permission.

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5 Lovehoney toys to add to your collection and spice things up in the bedroom

5 Lovehoney toys to add to your collection and spice things up in the bedroom

Did you know 1 in every 3 older adults will use sex toys? If you're curious, here are a few great ways to get started...

Have you ever faced a similar situation with a loved one's hoarding habits? Source: Getty Images.

Woman contemplates extreme move as husband’s hoarding spirals out of control

Woman contemplates extreme move as husband’s hoarding spirals out of control

A woman considers leaving her home as her husband's out-of-control hoarding leaves her struggling with constant dust and a lingering cold.

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Grandparents dish on their intense in-law rivalries

Grandparents dish on their intense in-law rivalries

In-law rivalries: How competition between grandparents is straining family bonds.

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