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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.

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Help!	17	17/01/25 15:40	Jo581
Friend happy she has no grandchildren as world is scary place	54	14/01/25 21:41	PamelaJ1
Granddaughter doesn’t seem to like me	39	01/01/25 12:10	CotezHudson
Granddaughter not wanting to speak to us	44	01/01/25 10:48	Granmarderby10
Tips for a new grandparent	54	21/12/24 00:05	mariannie
Grandkids doing exams	17	20/12/24 13:05	Calendargirl
Husband is reluctant grandfather	165	19/12/24 18:23	petra
Feeling hurt	35	01/12/24 13:34	MissAdventure
Taken for granted?	105	29/11/24 22:14	NanaLind
Exhaustion and feeling low looking after 2 yr old 7 days a week, 8/9 hours a day for a month plus twice a year	94	29/11/24 19:39	NanaLind
Gransnet is for grandparents. Let's keep it that way	121	29/11/24 19:04	Macadia
My Son's wife is leaving him.	10	25/11/24 20:11	crazyH
Disciplining grandchildren when in my home	201	14/11/24 22:07	Nannast
The love for grandchildren	74	09/11/24 18:52	AreWeThereYet
DIL obsessed with healthy diet for child	171	01/11/24 09:44	NotSpaghetti
Boyfriend is overly involved with grandchildren?	67	27/10/24 20:13	Delila
grandchild love seems overwhelming at times	80	27/10/24 07:10	Bonnybanko
Long Distance	13	20/10/24 10:12	PapaGeo
Interesting article from a new Grandparent	52	18/10/24 16:05	Smileless2012
Granddaughter struggling with her parents’ separation	8	13/10/24 00:10	NotSpaghetti
Daughter doesn’t refer to us as Grandma or Grandpa	56	11/10/24 19:17	WelshPoppy
Big Disappointment - need to get over it quick	55	10/10/24 20:18	SpriteStar
Grandson moving abroad	26	07/10/24 23:27	GrandmaKT
Teenage grandson seems somewhat lost as to his future	52	01/10/24 13:31	Shazmo24
Partner won’t accept my grandchild	75	23/09/24 20:30	JLR1220
More pain for long distance Grandparents	33	18/09/24 07:40	Philippa60
Feeling sad and left out	33	07/09/24 12:14	Baggs
Feeling neglected unless needed for babysitting	66	03/09/24 10:16	Desdemona
Haven't been allowed to see new grandson yet	129	30/08/24 18:00	DiamondLily
Daughter in a controlling relationship	20	25/08/24 21:03	Vee123
Cake situation!	59	21/08/24 10:02	NotSpaghetti
Anyone else feel surplus to requirements ?	87	19/08/24 04:34	NannySue45
I think the three year old won!	34	18/08/24 15:26	62Granny
Adopted grandchildren	10	15/08/24 14:34	3nanny6
Charging keep	44	15/08/24 14:16	Kgrann
Board games for toddlers and reception age	52	13/08/24 03:48	vegansrock
Cost of parties for four year old.	65	10/08/24 21:08	Sarahr
Emigrating to Australia	44	07/08/24 15:17	PamelaJ1
Grandchildren making you laugh	35	05/08/24 23:40	LadyGaGa
Anxious grandparent	27	04/08/24 15:58	Cagsy
My DH cannot understand why I'm upset	25	31/07/24 22:33	muffinthemoo
Ideas for play	17	27/07/24 10:42	LadyGaGa
Buying a first bra	37	13/07/24 19:01	Supernana1
Confused	8	10/07/24 18:50	BigMamma
I need help to devise a new treasure hunt for grandkids!	31	10/07/24 08:40	LynW
Heavy school bags carried by children (a massive future problem!)	78	09/07/24 11:59	Mollygo
Choice of childcare day	33	08/07/24 16:01	silverlining48
Overprotective parents with animals	84	02/07/24 05:41	BlueBelle
grandchildren moving to another state suddenly	12	01/07/24 21:45	SMA1218
Distressed Grandma	16	27/06/24 11:16	Feverjo