We explore how grandparents provide stability, structure, and love while navigating authority, burnout, and changing family roles. Real stories, practical boundaries, and a candid look at resources for grandfamilies underline what it takes to raise kids across three generations.

• rising trend of grandparents co‑parenting due to divorce, addiction, mental health, deployment, incarceration and finances

• creating stable routines and calm spaces for kids

• setting boundaries and clarifying authority with parents and partners

• balancing softness with structure in discipline

• real‑life moments from bike crashes to driving lessons

• time equity among grandkids and managing jealousy

• support systems including kinship care, state aid and nonprofits

• burnout risks, self‑care and community support

• myths of the picture‑perfect family on social media

• gratitude for grands and the village that forms around them

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Support & Resources for Grandparents Co-Parenting / Raising Grandchildren

Generations United – Comprehensive national resource hub with state-by-state guardianship laws, benefits, and kinship programs. https://www.grandfamilies.org

AARP Grandfamilies Resources (GrandFacts) Guides for every state explaining legal rights, financial support, education access, and caregiving tips. https://www.aarp.org/relationships/family/grandfacts-sheets/

Brookdale Foundation Group – Relatives As Parents Program (RAPP) Directory of local kinship care support groups and programs nationwide. https://www.brookdalefoundation.org

Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) Many offer grandfamily support groups, respite care, and legal workshops. Find your local AAA: https://eldercare.acl.gov

Legal Aid (State-Specific) Free or low-cost help with guardianship, custody, and caregivers’ rights. Search: “Legal Aid + your state.”

TANF Child-Only Grants Financial support for children in your care—does NOT count your income. Available through your local Department of Economic Security.

Psychology Today – Therapist Directory .https://www.psychologytoday.com

Al-Anon & Nar-Anon (if addiction is involved)https://al-anon.orghttps://www.nar-anon.org

Facebook Groups:

• Grandparenting & Kinship Care Support
• Grandfamilies & Kinship Caregivers

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