Grandparents: don’t take them for granted

Do we really need to tell you that grandparents can be a godsend? When a new baby arrives, and for years afterwards, they often play a large role in the family. Grandparents can be taken for granted, but the reality these days is that with women having babies later in life, they are not always available for support. If you do have them in your life, make the most of their help, and never forget to let them know how much they are appreciated.

While you may not always see eye to eye with your parents, you cannot deny they have plenty of life experiences. If they offer advice, always be open to it,  you never know, it may prove to be something incredibly useful or even life-changing.

As most would agree, Grandparents can make wonderful babysitters – but it can be too easy to get into the habit of always expecting them to be available and taking them for granted. So remember to show your appreciation by thanking them. A small gift can be a lovely sentiment and it needn’t be expensive. You might simply buy an occasional bunch of flowers or take them out to lunch, a little appreciation always goes a long way.

Aside from the practical aspect, it’s great to be able to offer your children the chance to develop a relationship with the extended family. In many cultures different generations of families live together and while many might baulk at that idea, having grandparents in your life can have advantages for the whole family.

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