Home & Inheritance

Am I a bad grandparent for living so far away?

How can I create a strong bond when I can't be there in person?

How can I keep a toddler engaged on a video call?

How can I read a book to my grandchild online?

How do I build a relationship with a baby grandchild I can't hold?

How do I get my adult child to help more with facilitating our connection?

How do I handle the grief of missing milestones like first steps or birthdays?

How do I handle the time zone difference?

How do I support my own child as a parent from a distance?

How often should I call my long-distance grandchildren?

I feel like I'm missing their entire childhood. How do I cope with this sadness?

I'm not very tech-savvy. What are the easiest ways to connect?

Is it okay to feel jealous of the grandparents who live closer?

My grandchild is shy and won't talk to me on video calls. What should I do?

They always seem so busy when I call. How can I find the right time?

What are some fun things to do with my grandchild on FaceTime or Zoom?

What are the best apps for connecting with young grandchildren?

What can I do to make sure my grandchild remembers me between visits?

What do I do when a video call just feels awkward?

What do you talk about with a young grandchild on the phone?

What if my grandchild says they don't know me?

What if the other set of grandparents lives nearby and sees them all the time?

What kind of gifts are best to send to grandchildren who live far away?

Will my grandchild feel as close to me as the grandparents they see every week?

Am I a bad person for getting annoyed or bored with them?

How can I get them to take my mental health seriously?

How can I set boundaries without being disrespectful?

How can I use my phone to connect with them instead of it being a problem?

How do I ask them for life advice without getting a lecture?

How do I connect with a grandparent who has dementia or memory loss?

How do I deal with my grandparents' different political/social views?

How do I explain my phone/social media use to them?

How do I get them to see me as my own person, not just their grandchild?

How do I handle it when my grandma comments on my weight/appearance/grades?

How do I introduce my partner to my grandparents, especially if they might not approve?

How do I set a boundary with my grandparents without being rude?

How do I stop feeling so guilty for not visiting more?

How do I talk to my grandparents when we have nothing in common?

How do I talk to them about politics without it turning into a fight?

How often am I supposed to call or visit?

I'm scared of them dying. How do I make our time count?

Is it my fault that we're not close?

My grandpa is really quiet and doesn't say much, how do I get him to talk?

My grandparents are sick/in a nursing home, how do I connect with them now?

My grandparents don't approve of my career choice, what do I do?

They just don't understand my life or my problems. How can I explain it?

They say casually racist/sexist/homophobic things. What do I do?

What are good questions to ask grandparents about their past?

What can I do with my grandparents that isn't boring?

What do I do when my grandparents say something offensive (racist, homophobic, etc.)?

What do I even talk about with them?

What if I genuinely don't like one of my grandparents?

What if my grandparents favor my sibling or cousin?

What if my parents are forcing me to spend time with them?

Why are my grandparents so stuck in their ways?

Why do my grandparents comment on my appearance so much?

Why do they hate my music/clothes/friends?

Why do they think my generation is lazy or entitled?

Why is it so awkward with my grandparents?

Am I grieving the right way?

How can I honor their memory?

How can I support my parent who just lost their parent?

How do I handle the first holiday without them?

How do I navigate the funeral and family dynamics?

How do I talk to my family about my grandpa when everyone else seems to be moving on?

How long does grief last after losing a grandparent?

How to cope with the death of a grandparent?

I feel guilty for not spending more time with them. How do I deal with that?

I feel like a part of my childhood is gone forever. Is that weird?

I'm worried I'm going to forget their voice or their stories. What can I do?

Is it normal to be this devastated by my grandmother's death?

Is it okay to feel relieved that they're no longer suffering?

Is this what a panic attack feels like? Grief is making me so anxious.

My friends don't get it, what do I say to them?

What are the stages of grief for losing a grandparent?

What do I do if I feel numb?

What if we had a complicated or distant relationship?

Why am I angry at them for leaving?

Why do small things, like a certain smell or song, make me break down?

How can I be a good long-distance grandparent?

How can I help the new parents without being a burden?

How do I deal with feeling jealous of the other set of grandparents?

How do I handle all the new safety standards (car seats, sleeping)?

How long should I stay when I visit the new baby?

I feel like I'm walking on eggshells around my kids. Is this normal?

I'm so much more excited than my own child was. Is that weird?

Is it okay to give parenting advice?

My daughter-in-law and I have different ideas. How do I keep the peace?

What are my actual responsibilities?

What are some modern grandma/grandpa names?

What are the new 'rules' for grandparents?

What do I do if I disagree with their parenting choices?

What do I need to buy for when the baby visits my house?

Why does it feel like my kid trusts their partner's parents more than me?

How can I carry on traditions if I live far away?

How do I choose which traditions are worth keeping?

How do I get my adult kids on board with keeping traditions?

How do I honor my deceased parents' memory for my grandkids?

What are some easy traditions I can start with my grandkids?

What are some good holiday tradition ideas for grandparents?

What if I don't really have any traditions from my own childhood?

What if my daughter-in-law/son-in-law has their own family traditions?

How can I share my experience without sounding critical?

How can I share my life lessons without lecturing my grandchildren?

Is it my place to say something about their parenting/finances/relationship?

What's the best way to offer help to my kids without them getting defensive?

Why do my adult children reject my advice?