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Woman suggests adult children are holding grandparents ‘hostage’ over babysitting duties

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Support quickly flooded in from fellow sympathetic grandparents, offering valuable advice to navigate this tricky family situation. Source: Getty Images.

Heartbroken grandma seeks support as grandkids favour ‘other grandparents’

Heartbroken grandma seeks support as grandkids favour ‘other grandparents’

In a desperate plea for guidance, a grandmother has turned to the online community seeking advice on how to cope with the heartbreaking situation of feeling left out by her grandkids.

What do you think? Is there a fine line to tread or should you dote on your grandchildren as much as you can? Source: Getty Images.

Grandmother’s heartache after son asks her to tone down affection toward granddaughter

Grandmother’s heartache after son asks her to tone down affection toward granddaughter

Should grandparents dote on their grandchildren? That's the question one worried gran has asked after her son suggested she was "too intense" when it comes to caring for her only granddaughter.

Should grandparents be free to choose how they spend their golden years, or are they being stretched too thin by their children's demands? Source: Getty Images.

Grandparent guilt: Are retirees being ‘held hostage’ by childcare expectations?

Grandparent guilt: Are retirees being ‘held hostage’ by childcare expectations?

A heartfelt discussion on Gransnet explores the fine balance between embracing grandkids and protecting your well-earned freedom in retirement.

What do you think? Is she within her rights to refuse? Source: Getty Images.

Gran triggers debate after ‘making excuses’ to prevent grandkids sleeping over

Gran triggers debate after ‘making excuses’ to prevent grandkids sleeping over

A gran has sparked debate after admitting she's been forced to make excuses to stop her grandkids sleeping over at her home.

The grandma received widespread praise for her commitment to bonding with her grandchildren. Source: Getty Images.

‘Super Granny’ melts hearts after going the extra mile to bond with her grandkids

‘Super Granny’ melts hearts after going the extra mile to bond with her grandkids

A grandma dubbed "Super Granny" has become an internet sensation after she was filmed going above and beyond for her grandkids.

The online community were quick to offer their support to the retired grandmother after her daughter made the unreasonable demand. Source: Getty Images.

Online community unites in support of retired grandma after daughter’s insensitive demand

Online community unites in support of retired grandma after daughter’s insensitive demand

A retired grandma has been met with considerable support online after refusing to babysit her daughter's newborn child for free, demanding an hourly rate to care for her grandchild.

Have you ever found yourself facing a similar situation? How would you handle such a dilemma? Source: Getty Images.

Grandma struggles with feeling overshadowed by the competitive ‘other Nana’

Grandma struggles with feeling overshadowed by the competitive ‘other Nana’

A grandmother's candid admission about feeling overshadowed by the competitive nature of the "other Nana" has sparked a wider conversation on the challenges of modern grandparenting.

What are your thoughts on this situation? Have you ever faced an issue like this before? Source: Getty Images.

Gran’s heartbreaking struggle with grandson’s absence ignites debate over trust and family dynamics

Gran’s heartbreaking struggle with grandson’s absence ignites debate over trust and family dynamics

A worried grandmother is concerned that her bond with her grandson may deteriorate, fearing that her daughter no longer trusts her to care for the child.

A grandmother has revealed that she feels as if she doesn't have her own life anymore as her daughter and granddaughter arrive at her home daily. Source: Getty Images.

How much is too much? Gran left overwhelmed by granddaughter’s daily visits

How much is too much? Gran left overwhelmed by granddaughter’s daily visits

For many grandparents, perhaps the only downside of having grandchildren is not being able to see them as often as you might like. However, one woman feels different, admitting she actually feels as if she sees her young granddaughter too much.

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