Ep. 71 | When it's Time to Tell the Kids About Grandma

Why doesn’t Grandpa play ball with me anymore? Why doesn’t Grandma take me for walks like she used to? Why can’t I go spend the week at Grandma and Grandpa’s house this summer? As parents, these are difficult questions to hear from our children as our own parents age. But for children, the answers we provide and how we discuss them can allow our kids to continue to enjoy a healthy relationship with their grandparents for as long as possible. As we head into the holiday season, more time with family can reveal distinct differences in grandma compared to last Christmas. Join us this week as we discuss what to expect when the reality of change sets in, how to start these conversations, and how to best avoid our kids' awkward or inappropriate reactions to this change through prior lessons in empathy and compassion. Show Notes Julie's Uplifting Story: New Jersey grandma’s brutal system for ranking her 10 grandchildren goes viral Inga's Uplifting Story: Waiter shares touching letter from teens who didn't know how to properly tip Read the Articles: Talking To Kids About Aging Grandparents | The Sandwich Generation: How to talk to your children about aging grandparents | Helping Children Understand Alzheimer's Watch the Video: https://youtu.be/a0KAR7TI0cY Follow Inga & Julie! Connect with Inga on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/inga-lake-4857301b8/ Connect with Julie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-brubaker-3a89b2114/ Follow Caregiven on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaregivenpodcast/ Follow Caregiven on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecaregivenpodcast?lang=en Subscribe to the Caregiven YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChtq-gS4yCWGE5UFnrU8OAA Follow EPAGA Home Care on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EPAGAHomeCare Join the Care and Share Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/715609402176814 Follow EPAGA Home Care on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epagahomecare/ Follow EPAGA Home Care on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/epaga-home-care Visit EPAGA’s Website for more articles about home care: https://www.epagahomecare.com/articles