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With coronavirus rules being updated so frequently, we've got a round-up of the latest guidelines that affect grandparents and childcare and some tips on how you can keep the bond strong between you and your grandchildren.
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Surrogate Grandparent

 3 23/04/21 19:25 MissAdventure

Grandparents wanted

 39 23/04/21 12:45 Hilda46

I’m so torn about raising my grandkids

 40 20/04/21 22:36 Shelflife

Dilemma

 148 13/04/21 14:06 Lolo81

My Grandson does NOT love me

 153 12/04/21 06:31 Blencathra

My son and GD have fallen out with each, has anyone been in a similar situation?

 54 04/04/21 20:13 Loislovesstewie

Low cost weekend away or holiday for family of 9

 7 04/04/21 12:55 Party4

Shelf over bed

 21 03/04/21 15:46 welbeck

Why didn’t he say anything !

 18 02/04/21 14:44 Blinko

Volunteering as a 'Grandma'.

 9 29/03/21 15:48 keepingquiet

DH says no to caring for grandchild

 47 29/03/21 00:44 GrannyRose15

Easter Eggs. Do you still buy them?

 92 26/03/21 20:06 Spidergran3

AIBU to expect birthday cards?

 78 24/03/21 09:26 Franbern

I'm at a loss

 12 21/03/21 23:44 welbeck

Granddaughter doesn't know us

 12 16/03/21 10:36 Callistemon

grandparents to unmarried couples children

 10 16/03/21 04:07 CocoPops

I don't feel love for grandchild

 17 15/03/21 11:07 henetha

New to Gransnet

 22 14/03/21 11:29 Lilith

6 Year Old Grandson Out of Control

 39 13/03/21 20:24 sparkynan

Estrangement

 4 10/03/21 15:02 Alexa

Toddler learning - letters and numbers

 59 07/03/21 20:01 trisher

Anxious about meeting my step grandson for the first time.

 12 07/03/21 19:19 NotSpaghetti

5 year old melt down

 66 03/03/21 22:55 Callistemon

Grandchildren moving house - distraught

 68 01/03/21 09:59 Granny1810

How much support to expect from children

 175 22/02/21 12:11 pat9

Am I being unreasonable expecting a small gift from my adult grandchildren?

 47 20/02/21 22:57 Thistlelass

Is it just a nana thing?

 35 20/02/21 20:06 janeainsworth

Do I love my grandson too much ?

 42 20/02/21 11:10 Polarbear2

Precocious cheeky behaviour in six year old grandaughter

 78 20/02/21 08:56 Danma

Really bleak

 8 20/02/21 08:52 keepingquiet

Something positive for long-distance (ie living abroad) grandparents

 2 19/02/21 03:06 Nansnet

Now it has become police drama

 16 15/02/21 23:06 V3ra

Reaching crisis point

 18 15/02/21 01:12 FarNorth

First grand baby lived with me from birth to 10 months, then moved away

 21 14/02/21 16:03 grannyactivist

Where to live?

 56 13/02/21 19:13 Jackie12

Caring for two grandchildren close in age

 51 12/02/21 19:57 Nando

Grandchildren with no structure

 54 11/02/21 16:23 Jackie12

Mum Looking For Grans Advice

 32 09/02/21 10:42 Thistlelass

Issue with DIL- should I respond?

 7 01/02/21 20:42 keepingquiet

Any ideas for help with toilet training

 25 01/02/21 20:12 Grandmadinosaur

Dd can’t cope

 15 01/02/21 10:20 chelseababy

Granddaughter sobs every time she goes to her mummys house

 53 30/01/21 02:47 MamaBear20

how to support my grandchildren?

 11 28/01/21 18:33 Jaxjacky

Long distance grand parenting

 19 28/01/21 08:01 Nansnet

my family is a mess and I don' know what to do

 56 25/01/21 02:29 GrannyRose15

This is it! Any time now!

 21 19/01/21 22:34 gmarie

Soon to be Nan and never been mother needs advice!

 20 18/01/21 22:31 ElaineI

Advice Appreciated

 35 18/01/21 04:29 Nansnet

Granddaughter is disengaged from schoolwork

 88 12/01/21 23:58 MamaB247

Fractured family

 17 12/01/21 09:40 Shropshirelass