2 HOW CAN I STRIKE A BALANCE WITH GRANDPARENTAL INVOLVEMENT?

Grandparents are involved in childcare more than ever before. An estimated 100,000 grandparents now take on childcare duties – and I know some get stressed out that they need to follow parents’ rules. I think if your parents are willing to look after your kids, you have to let them do their own thing.

The grandparent role is to be the fun ones. Top Tip Let Granny and Grandad take the reins. They’ve done their time being strict parents so it’s OK for them to give your kids chips/chocolate/ treats.