Those of us fortunate enough to know and remember our grandparents, retain those precious memories for a lifetime. Whenever I was home sick from school, my grandfather always picked up a small gift for me at the local drugstore. Paper dolls were my favorite. That small gesture on his part is still a memory I cherish.
All grandparents begin with the best of intentions, yet no relationship is without it's mistakes.
Here's a bit of wisdom gathered from other grandparents. Understand the arrival of a grandchild makes one a new person with a new place within the family. Identity, relationships and roles shift. People sometimes fail to realize there's a major difference between parenting and grandparenting. When this happens, family conflict is sure to follow.