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Whenever my granddaughter comes home from visits to her mother, she acts out and disobeys my rules. How can I make visits with parents less disruptive for my grandchild?

Last Updated: April 30, 2009

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Transitions can be very difficult for children and their caregivers. For children being raised by grandparents, visits with parents can be confusing and stressful. To help make your grandchild’s visits with his or her parents as smooth as possible, it is important to create a consistent, predictable routine. It is also important to be sure that the grandchild will be safe during the visit.

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