When a baby is born, the dynamics of the family changes. Parents assume new responsibilities and roles, and their mothers become ….. GRANDmothers. We’ve all heard the stories of the overbearing grandmother who wants to tell mom and dad how to care for their new baby. Then, there are the grandmothers who keep a distance and only help when asked. In this episode, Sally’s long-time best friend, Kim, joins us to talk about ALL the grandmother things! She has 10 grandchildren, so she has a lot to say!

Points we discuss in this episode:

· The challenge of spending quality time with each grandchild.

· Simple activities are the best activities!

· The value of spending one-on-one time.

· The importance of communication with the parents and respecting their parenting styles.

· Lifting-up and encouraging parents – parenting is tough!

· Kim’s Facebook group for grandparents! https://www.facebook.com/kim.gardner.pippin

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