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# Helping your parents transition to grandparenthood

April 16, 2016 1 min read

It’s hard to remember sometimes, when your parents are getting on your nerves about your parenting style and choices, but becoming new grandparents can be almost as disorienting and challenging as becoming new parents. Here’s my 7 tips for helping your parents make the transition – and helping you cope while they do. Click here (http://www.parents.com/parents-magazine/parents-perspective/7-ways-to-help-your-parents-adjust-to-grandparenthood/) for my latest post for Parents Magazine.

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