Grannies Take Charge: 4 Tales of Dominant GILFs

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Jill Spiegel, author of How to Talk to Anybody About Anything, says: "All relationships have the potential for both love and conflict. But some grandparents don't center their grandkids in their lives the way you might hope for or expect. Whether they're distractible, a tad too rough, or rusty on the ways of littles, some grandparents are just not great at caring for young kids. Express your feelings without accusing: 'When you question how I do this, I feel frustrated' is more effective than 'Ugh, you're so out of touch.

Despite the possible benefits, not every grandparent-grandchild or even grandparent-child relationship will be perfect. When you're hit with a passive-aggressive jab, respond with, 'Can you clarify what you're trying to say? Ask what would help them feel fulfilled by the connection but would also allow them to live their own lives. They may see that their view of themselves as parenting experts may not be universally accepted by their children.And take a moment to ask yourself: "Is this actually an insult, or does it just bug me because it's my parent saying it? Cook doesn't mince words: "You're not obligated to have your kids around dangerous people, regardless of their title. Look, it's no secret that there can be challenging circumstances between grandparent relationships, but there are ways to navigate even the most challenging of grandparent styles.

And even if we adore them and know they love us and our children, our parents and in-laws will eventually annoy us. Masked GILF It's Halloween night, and college students Brian, Chris and Justin want to get into a little trouble.To help make the most of this crucial relationship, we asked experts and seasoned parents to identify six common grandparent behaviors that wear on families, and to offer loving strategies for working through them. You may be able to quell the overstepping by including the grandparent in ways that feel comfortable. Spiegel says that "disagreements develop when a grandparent feels, incorrectly, that they have ownership of the situation.