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Ellie Hutchings

Got grandparents who want to be closer to your kids? Share these 6 tips recommended by a psychologist (and #4 is a game changer - if they can do it)

A grandfather with his granddaughter sat on his lap and reading a book.

Grandparents who want to be more involved with their grandkids are often well-meaning, but that doesn't necessarily make parents' lives easier. Here are six ways grandparents can form a closer relationship with their grandkids, while keeping their own children happy too.

There are plenty of benefits to having involved grandparents in family life. Research has found that children who have a good relationship with their grandparents have less behavioural and emotional problems, and mothers are less likely to struggle with their mental health if their kids’ grandparents live close by.

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