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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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Long Distance

13 PapaGeo

Interesting article from a new Grandparent

52 Smileless2012

Granddaughter struggling with her parents’ separation

8 NotSpaghetti

Daughter doesn’t refer to us as Grandma or Grandpa

56 WelshPoppy

Big Disappointment - need to get over it quick

55 SpriteStar

Grandson moving abroad

26 GrandmaKT

Teenage grandson seems somewhat lost as to his future

52 Shazmo24

Partner won’t accept my grandchild

75 JLR1220

More pain for long distance Grandparents

33 Philippa60

Feeling sad and left out

33 Baggs

Feeling neglected unless needed for babysitting

66 Desdemona

Haven't been allowed to see new grandson yet

129 DiamondLily

Daughter in a controlling relationship

20 Vee123

Cake situation!

59 NotSpaghetti

Anyone else feel surplus to requirements ?

87 NannySue45

I think the three year old won!

34 62Granny

Adopted grandchildren

10 3nanny6

Charging keep

44 Kgrann

Board games for toddlers and reception age

52 vegansrock

Cost of parties for four year old.

65 Sarahr

Emigrating to Australia

44 PamelaJ1

Grandchildren making you laugh

35 LadyGaGa

Anxious grandparent

27 Cagsy

My DH cannot understand why I'm upset

25 muffinthemoo

Ideas for play

17 LadyGaGa

Buying a first bra

37 Supernana1

Confused

8 BigMamma

I need help to devise a new treasure hunt for grandkids!

31 LynW

Heavy school bags carried by children (a massive future problem!)

78 Mollygo

Choice of childcare day

33 silverlining48

Overprotective parents with animals

84 BlueBelle

grandchildren moving to another state suddenly

12 SMA1218

Distressed Grandma

16 Feverjo

Grandson has been adopted - memory box ideas?

64 Yoginimeisje

Changing diapers

41 Cossy

Grandkids ignore us when other grandparents are around

60 Sallywally1

Worried grandmother taking family cruise soon.

60 V3ra

Childless step-granny

9 Layney

Son not allowed to take baby out alone

29 SMA1218

Feeing left out

182 SMA1218

Feeling ambivalent

50 SMA1218

Competitive other grandma

85 SMA1218

Daughter in law selfishness

273 SMA1218

Boasting Rights

146 MissAdventure

Exhausting family get-togethers

23 DanniRae

Car Seat for 13 month old

7 Michelle825

DIL Pushing Me Away

111 pinkprincess

Really not sure where............... ...

58 Knittypamela

Blamed for something I haven't done

18 Smileless2012

Buying a pushchair for Grandparent's Use

61 Ruby28