"Sometimes grandparents can get into trouble because they buy things for their grandchildren that their parents may not approve of, are too expensive or too excessive in nature," Christopher Hansen, a licensed counselor in San Antonio, told HuffPost.
A good way to avoid this is to clear any purchases, or a plan for purchases, with parents beforehand. For example, "Grandma is taking you to the zoo. You can look in the gift shop at the end of the visit and pick out one small stuffy for her to buy you." This clarifies expectations for everyone and lets the parent know that you respect their authority, which helps cultivate trust.
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