Raising Grandchildren

Raising grandchildren involves grandparents taking on the primary or significant caregiving role when parents are unable to do so, due to issues like illness, addiction, or legal circumstances. It encompasses providing day-to-day care, emotional support, and guidance, often balancing this responsibility with their own personal needs. This role can be physically and emotionally demanding, but it also offers opportunities to strengthen family bonds and positively influence the child's development. Effective grandparent caregiving often requires adjusting expectations, seeking community resources, and maintaining open communication within the family structure.