In this episode of The Cool Grandpa Podcast, I discuss the challenges of maintaining strong relationships with adult children and grandchildren. I discuss the common mistakes grandparents make—disrespecting parenting choices, giving gifts with hidden expectations, ignoring family schedules, or arguing in front of the grandkids. By recognizing these issues, grandparents can foster a more positive and lasting connection with their families.
I also highlight insights from experts like DeeDee Moore (More Than Grand) and Dr. Kerry Byrne (The Long Distance Grandparents) on mending strained relationships. If you're looking for ways to improve communication and respect with your family, this episode is a must-listen!
Key Takeaways:
✅ Respect your adult children's choices, even when they differ from your own.
✅ Be mindful of how and why you give gifts to grandchildren.
✅ Honor family schedules and avoid unplanned visits that add stress.
✅ Avoid arguing in front of grandkids—it impacts how they see family relationships.
✅ Self-reflect before assuming the problem is one-sided.
Next Week's Episode:
Join us next week as I sit down with Jane Honikman to discuss Support Systems for Postpartum Depression—an insightful conversation on how families can better support new mothers
Links
Use this link to explore The Long Distance Grandparent: https://thelongdistancegrandparent.com/
To check out More Than Grand, use this link: https://www.morethangrand.com/
You can watch this episode on YouTube by using this link: https://youtu.be/NwNQmB1J5EM.
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