Grandparents

 

As parents yourselves you know a lot about caring for children, but sometimes looking after grandchildren can be a bit daunting. It's a big responsibility and you may sometimes want to boost your confidence by logging on to our site for ideas, advice and information. We will cover everything from where to go for that special day out to what to do when you are stuck indoors on a rainy Sunday! You can also share your ideas with other grandparents.

Potential financial hardship for grandparents

BBC is reporting on the potential dangers for some grandparents to give up work to care for their grandchildren. Read on here.

Grandchildren Quotes

From Grandmother Anne

On Christmas Day when my grandson opened the presents in his stocking he looked at me with great seriousness and said "Grandma - doesn't Santa live in the Northpole?" Yes he does, I answered him. "And he makes all the toys for the children?" Yes darling he does I replied. "But why does it then say 'made in China' on my toy?"

From Grandmother Maggie

My daughter and her husband were trying to have a first go at telling their daughters about how to make babies and what sex really is (the girls had been asking...). My youngest granddaughter (aged 6) responded : "So mummy, Granny had four children - that must mean that she is a real professional at sex!"

It is never too late!

It is never too late to be learning new skills - like how to connect with your grandchildren online? We have put together an easy to use guide to technology that we hope you will benefit from. Click here to get started! If you have any questions regarding the internet or mobile phone technology - just send us your questions and we promise we will help! Just email info@gloriousgrandchildren.co.uk