Grandparents & Extended Family

Gotta love grandparents—and aunts, and uncles, and cousins! Your baby's birth doesn't just change you into a parent, it changes everybody's title too. We're here to help with all your family relationships and dynamics.
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Grandmother With Baby
Grandmother Daycare: How to Make It Work
Are you considering having your mother or mother-in-law care for your child? Check out these do's and don'ts for grandparent childcare, as we ... Read More
Kids in Museum
How to Be the Best Aunt Ever
Are you stumped about what to get your niece or nephew this holiday season or birthday? Are you looking for the gift that will finally earn you ... Read More
Grandmother with Baby
The Child to Grandparent Connection
The unique grandparent-child bond offers children (and their elders) a chance to learn, grow, and love in ways they never imagined, and ... Read More
Grandchild Jumping on Bed
To Grandmother's (Babyproofed) House We Go
As much as your parents and your in-laws might adore your kids, their homes could be hazardous to the little ones' health. Learn how to handle ... Read More
Adopting Grandparents
Ready for adoption? A grandparent, that is! Learn how "adopting" grandparents or the elderly can enrich you and your child's lives with a very ... Read More
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Having survived one round of parenting, a growing number of grandparents are stepping up to the challenge of raising their children's ... Read More
Managing Your Mother-In-Law: How to Have a Healthy Relationship
Do you have a difficult time getting along with your partner's parents? You're not alone! Find out why your in-laws act the way they do and learn ... Read More
Poll: Do your kids spend enough time with their grandparents?
How involved are your parents—or your partner's parents—in your child's life?
Poll: How much say do your in-laws have in your baby-naming decision?
Do your partners' parents opinions on baby names have any effect on what you ultimately choose?
Q&A: I think my baby prefers my mother to me. Help!
I am wondering if something is wrong with my relationship with my baby. My daughter is 11 months old and is so attached to my mom, she cries for ... Read More
What Kind of Aunt Are You?
You love those little ones like they were your very own—or do you? Find out what kind of aunt you are and whether you need to step it up or tone it ... Read More
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