What do grandkids want from their grandparents? Should you offer care for a grandchild if the parents do not ask for it? If so, how often? Generally, when is it better for your grandchild that you babysit in your home instead of the grandchild’s home? When you babysit in your home, should the parents cover any expenses? If so, how much is reasonable under what circumstances? Is there a good way for you to ask the parents? Should you buy anything for your grandchild without the parents’ prior request or approval? If so, what and how much should you buy?...Read More
Here is a Sitter’s Memorandum to help you and each grandchild’s parent organize essential contacts and other information for your babysitting. Please let us know at Contact your suggestions for additions or changes to this Sitter’s Memorandum. We will not disclose your name or contact information on air or this site without your consent. To view/download the Sitter’s Memorandum click here.Read More
REFERENCE MATERIALS FOR GRANDPARENTS 100 Plus Things To Do With Your Grandchildren | Authors: Jana Dube Hletko and Lynn Zacny Busby Anger Management Workbook for Kids—50 Fun Activities to Help Children Stay Calm and Make Better Choices When They Feel Mad | Author: Samantha Snowden, MA Baby 411–Your Baby Birth to Age 1 (9th Edition) | Authors: Denise Fields and Dr. Ari Brown Becoming Grandma–The Joys and Science of the New Grandparenting | Author: Lesley Stahl Camp Grandma–Next-Generation Grandparenting—Beyond Babysitting | Author: Marianne Waggoner Day Camp Granny | Author: Sharon Lovejoy Color With Me, Grandma! Color, Create, and Connect With...Read More
