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Grandmother fears losing her cherished ‘freedom’ as she takes on care of her grandchildren
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Grandparents share their favourite activities for keeping the grandkids entertained

Grandparents share their favourite activities for keeping the grandkids entertained

Grandparents have a number of enjoyable pastimes, from baking and engaging in board games to gardening, ensuring the grandkids remain entertained for hours on end.
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Grandparents land themselves in hot water after hinting at the price of grandkids’ gifts

Grandparents land themselves in hot water after hinting at the price of grandkids’ gifts

A grandmother and grandfather have landed themselves in hot water after spending the majority of a recent family gathering pointing out the cost of the presents they gave their grandkids.
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Grandparents share the adorable and hilarious nicknames their grandkids have given them

Grandparents share the adorable and hilarious nicknames their grandkids have given them

While some grandparents choose their own names, others are given nicknames by their grandkids, whether they want them or not.
It remains to be seen whether this family feud will be resolved or if it will serve as a cautionary tale for others navigating the delicate dynamics of intergenerational childcare. Source: Getty Images.
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Grandmother unfairly criticised for encouraging healthy snacks for hungry grandkids

Grandmother unfairly criticised for encouraging healthy snacks for hungry grandkids

The generational clash over parenting practices has once again reared its head, leaving a grandmother on the receiving end of some harsh criticism from her own daughter. The controversy? An innocent suggestion to have the grandkids snack on fruit before dinner.
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Worried grandma pleads for help as grandkids become ‘glued’ to their phones 

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

A worried grandma is pleading for help, claiming her grandkids have "too" much leisure time and not enough family responsibilities, a stark contrast to how many Baby Boomers would've grown up.
Becoming a grandparent for the first time is an adventure filled with love, laughter, and learning. Source: Getty Images.
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Advice for first-time grandparents: Navigating your new role

Advice for first-time grandparents: Navigating your new role

Becoming a grandparent for the first time is an exciting and fulfilling experience. However, it can also be overwhelming and challenging, as you navigate the new and ever-evolving role of being a grandparent. The good news is that you don't have to go it alone.
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Granimosity: Tackling feelings of resentment towards your grandkid’s other grandparent

Granimosity: Tackling feelings of resentment towards your grandkid’s other grandparent

The animosity between grandparents can be a tricky issue to face, whether it's because one set of grandparents is spending more time with the grandbabies or perhaps in a better financial position to spoil them, a festering animosity - or granimosity as it's been coined - can soon spoil more than just one relationship.
After the grandmother shared her concerns online, a wave of support flooded in from fellow users, all echoing a common sentiment – that burdening one person with the responsibility of all five grandchildren is unfair. Source: Getty Images.
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Community comes together to support grandma overwhelmed with babysitting multiple grandkids

Community comes together to support grandma overwhelmed with babysitting multiple grandkids

A concerned grandmother has turned to the online community seeking advice after expressing her reservations about babysitting all five of her son's children at once.
Messages of support quickly flooded in from fellow sympathetic grandparents, offering valuable advice to navigate this delicate family situation. Source: Getty Images.
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Distressed grandma seeks support as grandkids favour ‘other grandparents’

Distressed grandma seeks support as grandkids favour ‘other grandparents’

In a heartfelt plea for guidance, a grandma has turned to the online community seeking advice on how to cope with the heartbreaking situation of feeling left out by her grandkids.