Family Relationships
A Grandparent’s Role in the Family
The role of a grandparent isn’t always easy. Sometimes it takes great wisdom, especially when child-raising expectations differ.
Adopted Grandchildren
Dr. Arthur Kornhaber offers advice to adoptive grandparents interested in better understanding themselves, the adopted child, and the child’s adoptive parents.
Becoming a Grandparent
The thrill of becoming a new grandparent is like nothing else. New grandparents today are different than they used to be. Some issues are the same, but many are new.
Step Grandparenting
New family relationships with stepgrandchildren can be challenging, but they also bring grandparents an opportunity for much happiness.
Visitation
In some states, grandparents can go to court to seek visitation, but in other states, grandparent visitation laws have been invalidated by the courts. In all states, there are some steps grandparents can take to resolve these disputes out of court.
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