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Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks agoMy In-Laws Always Offer Us a Specific Favor When They Visit. They've Never Once Let Us Take Them Up On It.
Grandparents prioritize concert travel over engaging with their grandchildren, repeatedly using the parents' home as free lodging and leaving during important family moments.
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks agoWorrying as a Grandparent: Balancing Love, Concern, and Trust
In my private practice, I work with a grandmother who feels like she worries "too much" about her teenage granddaughter. She often feels that when she visits with her adult children and grandchildren, as much as she loves seeing them, she always leaves worrying more and more about things that her granddaughter is doing. Her granddaughter's struggles with friendships, her reliance on social media, and worries about her future in today's uncertain world sit squarely on this grandmother's shoulders.
Mental health
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks agoGrowing up, I spent nearly every weekend with my grandmother. She made me see that I am smart and powerful.
My grandmother's influence continues to shape my relationships today, even after her death. Her adoration helped me develop an enduring sense of self-worth.
Brooklyn
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