You and your daughter are locked into positions and actions that you admit are not working for either of you. I assume this means you are open to trying something different in hopes of breaking this relationship logjam.
Category: Grandparents
Welcome grandparents and parents! We know how important grandparent relationships are, so here you’ll find articles, videos and events on activities grandparents can do with their grandchildren, ways to positively foster these relationships, better communication and appreciation between parents and grandparents (and vice versa!) and more!
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Readers’ Responses to How Best to Handle Real Estate Inheritance
Many readers shared comments about my column “How Best to Handle Real Estate Inheritance.” Although most readers support the idea of dividing assets equally among siblings, I did receive some comments that address the issue of leaving siblings unequal amounts.
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: My Niece Has Behavioral Problems
Based on your description, it appears you are justified in worrying about your niece’s behavior.
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: How Best to Handle Real Estate Inheritance
Of course, you will want to work with your financial planner and your estate lawyer when it comes to legalizing your inheritance wishes, but I can share with you some other aspects of the process that you might find helpful, including emotional and psychological considerations.
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: 10 Acts of Kindness to Model for Your Grandchildren
The good news is that kindness and opportunities to be kind are definitely out there and you can model them for your grandchildren.
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Daughter Conflicted About Reconnecting with Estranged Parents
My first problem is that my parents and I have been estranged for the past 7 years. Being estranged from them hurts me every moment of every day and I miss them. One of the most tragic things is that I had always been close with my parents, especially my mom. They are good people. […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: I Unabashedly Bribe My Grandsons
Yes, I bribe my grandsons on a regular basis and I have no intention of stopping.
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Older Grandson Favored by Grandmother
I worry that as our younger son gets older he’s going to start resenting our older son for the things he gets to do with Grandma. While I have never had to deal with favoritism I have read what the affects can be on children, and I don’t like it.