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With coronavirus rules being updated so frequently, we've got a round-up of the latest guidelines that affect grandparents and childcare and some tips on how you can keep the bond strong between you and your grandchildren.

Start a new discussion	Replies	Latest	By
When grandchildren grow up	33	22/04/26 18:42	M0nica
Hurt by daughter’s actions	35	22/04/26 17:50	2Understand
Keeping up with grandchildren who have more energy than sense	14	21/04/26 19:42	Gran22boys
Paternal Grandmother	149	21/04/26 17:55	Basgetti
MIL will not stop nagging us to babysit!	57	17/04/26 19:22	TheSunRisesInTheEast
How often should you see Grandparents	109	09/04/26 23:51	NannySue45
Looking for grandparents whose grandchildren have allergies – could you help with some research?	1	08/04/26 10:58	NaraC
Sleep issues with grandchildren	30	07/04/26 20:25	Cossy
Grandchildren and Christmas gifts	163	05/04/26 19:50	Mamasperspective
Feeling guilty when having been strict	33	02/04/26 19:55	Pri1
Investing for grandchildren	31	02/04/26 11:16	butterandjam
Not excited about new grandbaby	47	28/03/26 14:33	TheSunRisesInTheEast
Difficult dil	84	26/03/26 16:21	anotherGran
Allowing children time and space	25	23/03/26 23:07	Allsorts
Can grandchildren cope with two phones - one for each parent's house?	47	13/03/26 14:41	Jaxjacky
Support for grandparents who have children and grandchildren living abroad	171	09/03/26 13:32	NeedtoLetGo
Discipline	21	01/03/26 19:49	sharon103
Hard to see grandchildren - feeling so low	49	27/02/26 19:10	Grammaretto
Online games to play with GC	10	24/02/26 18:06	hitler456
Supporting one grandchild financially?	105	23/02/26 19:46	theworriedwell
Deep rift with my DD over grandchildren s behaviour	212	21/02/26 15:42	RockNanny
I Suspect that my Grandchildren are being Sexually Abused	31	17/02/26 09:53	Georgesgran
Worried about grandchild starting nursery	37	13/02/26 15:33	Franbern
Artificial Intelligence replacing people	67	01/02/26 14:47	Whiff
Grandparenting is good for the brain	23	29/01/26 08:55	4allweknow
Nannying grandson infant full time, nanny cam, boundaries and advice	182	25/01/26 23:25	Cold
Step Grandparenting ~ support needed	26	25/01/26 13:27	theworriedwell
Quiz for 11-year-olds	17	19/01/26 22:02	silverlining48
Hallowe'en games	12	14/01/26 11:04	nogin
Anxiety before looking after my grandchildren	29	11/01/26 23:01	madeleine45
Funny things children say	74	08/01/26 19:45	EdwardGass
4 year old granddaughter- adhd? Autism	12	07/01/26 11:00	Nandalot
Feel totally taken for granted	37	02/01/26 12:59	keepingquiet
Makeup at 10 years old?	59	29/12/25 14:55	mrsmeldrew
Rugby	16	15/12/25 13:34	Curlywhirly
New baby	31	11/12/25 13:35	Kathmaggie
Impatient with Grandchildren	22	08/12/25 22:47	Allira
Expectations regarding care of sick grandchild	44	01/12/25 23:54	Horti
Grandchildren in their twenties	45	28/11/25 21:30	Thisismyname1953
Grandparent lessons - Saga mag article	18	23/11/25 23:10	Mollygo
New gran here so excited but a bit worried about keeping up!	8	21/11/25 15:27	Franbern
Grandson is a nightmare to look after	64	19/11/25 19:58	Youngnanny
Is it too much to babysit 3yr old and 2 month old	74	16/11/25 11:39	M0nica
Am I making a huge mistake?	15	15/11/25 15:02	Romola
Invisible Step-Granny	57	11/11/25 14:07	Daddima
Maternal grandparents feeling less valued/sidelined	84	11/11/25 08:51	Erica23
Disney Princesses	65	09/11/25 16:02	4allweknow
How often to visit?	18	08/11/25 19:32	BlessedArt
Time Share Florida	2	08/11/25 10:05	dotpocka
Christmas.	49	06/11/25 18:35	Madgran77