Relationships

What are our roles as grandparents? Where do today's grandfathers fit in? What happens to our family members when parents divorce? Here's a place to examine, and add your wisdom to, what can seem like a relationship 'soup', with rules that shift and change.

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How not to fall out with your children-in-law

Jackie HigheHands up those of you who have had a disagreement, however slight, with your daughter/son-in-law?

Making memories

Val Wood-GaigerWhat are grandmothers good for? Val Wood-Gaiger knows - and has created an organisation that everyone can get involved with.

Asperger syndrome: what it means for the family

Autism ribbonA diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome for a grandchild can explain years of challenging behaviour, but can also produce more questions, worries and confusion.

The rise of the stay-at-home dad

Black father with young sonWould you (should you?) encourage a dad to stay at home with his children? 

Teenage grandchildren? Tips for talking

Teenage granddaughter and grandmotherAre your grandchildren turning into teenagers? Here's how to counter the usual adolescent clam-up.

Come closer - but don't boss us around!

164_grandfather_smallParents want their own parents close by - but they don't like the way we treat their children! Never satisfied? See what you think of this intriguing new survey

Grandparents and family childcare agreements - do you need one?

line of childrenDo you look after your grandchildren while their parents work and would you consider drawing up a Family Childcare Agreement?

Using Skype to make free calls with a computer

skype logoThis simple step-by-step guide explains how to use Skype to text and make completely free phone calls – and even video calls! – with your computer.

Grandsons, sons and grandfathers

Father and son picking strawberriesGetting close can be difficult! Here are some suggestions for shared experiences that men (older and younger) and boys will enjoy, well beyond Father's Day.

Extra Time! Football for grandparents

153_extra time at Norwich CityAs football fever rises, did you know it's a sport for over-55s, too, in the UK? And that South Africa is famous for 'granny teams'?