5 TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL GRANDPARENTING

1. Boundaries are necessary for control and safety.
All children need and must learn to respect boundaries.
2. Gift giving is not a requirement of grandparenting
Establish a practice with your first grandchild and stick with it.
3. All rules must be consistent with parents ' wishes.
Anything you do with and for your grandchild needs to be discussed first with the parents. After all, parents make the rules and effective grandparents support them.
4.There is no substitute for planning.
Proper planning ensures that the activity will be discussed with the parents.
5. Grandchildren and grandparents want to have fun!
There is no substitute for good old-fashioned belly laughs. It's good for you, your grandchild and your relationship.