New brain research – what is it about and why does it matter to grandparents?

In this session we look at research about children’s brain development, the importance of the first six years and implications for grandparents

Grandparenting – is it more than baby sitting?

In this session we look at what grandparents can do for grandchildren, negotiating the role of the grandparent with children and grandchildren, and supporting children with their children

 

Spending time with grand children – how can we have fun with the children?

In this session we look at expectations of grandparents, negotiating ideas about ‘what is fun’ and things we can do together.

 

Grandparenting from a distance – is there more than email?

In this session we look at building a relationship with grandchildren over long distances, visiting children and grandchildren and having grandchildren to sleep over and stay.

 

Discipline and behaviour management – what is the difference and does it matter?

In this session we look at how children construct their understandings of the world, guiding behaviour and supporting children’s sense of autonomy, belonging and competence.

 

Maintaining the grandparent relationship – how can we be grandparents to our grandchildren around the changes of our children’s marital situations?

In this session we look at coping with our own emotions about the breakdown of children’s family life, keeping relationships with the grandchildren’s parents andstep-grandchildren and supporting grandchildren and children through changes in family structures.

 

Difficult grandparenting – how can we support our grandchildren when we disagree with their parents?

In this session we will look at difficult situations, difficult conversations andcaring for ourselves.

 

Grandchildren and school – what is happening for children in schools these days?

In this session we will look at schools and school systems, curriculum and supporting grandchildren in school.

 

Reading with grandchildren – why, what and how should we read?

In this session we will look at the importance of reading with grandchildren, choosing things to read with grandchildren and how to read with grandchildren