The stronger your relationship with your adult child, the less likely you are to run into conflicts over care of your grandchildren.
We tend to think of grandparenting as easy and filled with joy compared to the long slog of parenting your own children. And it’s true that being a grandparent may allow you to participate in fun and festive occasions without having to sacrifice your financial security or uninterrupted sleep.
But there are a number of ways that being a grandparent can...