From Psychologies · Guillaume Servant · · 1m 10s
Psychologists Recommend Simple Attitude for Grandparents
Grandparents can strengthen family bonds by supporting parents, not just children, according to child psychologists.
In brief
Grandparents can strengthen family bonds by supporting parents, not just children, according to child psychologists. Child psychologists say grandparents should prioritize supporting parents to build stronger family bonds with grandchildren. Originally reported by Psychologies.
Psychologists recommend grandparents prioritize parents
Four child psychologists say grandparents should support parents first to strengthen family bonds with grandchildren.
“Les grands-parents peuvent jouer un rôle déterminant dans le développement des enfants”
Grandparents' role in child development
Grandparents provide unconditional love without daily education pressure, anchoring grandchildren in family history.
“Vous portez des récits, des valeurs et un sentiment d'identité qui ancrent les petits-enfants dans quelque chose de plus grand qu'eux”
Why support parents matters
Supporting parents reduces children's stress, improving how they interact with their own kids.
“Les grands-parents jouent un rôle vital pour réduire le stress de leurs enfants adultes”
Grandparents' responsibility limits
Grandparents must act if children face danger, neglect, substance abuse, or mental health crises.
“Si un enfant est en danger, s'il y a des violences physiques, de la négligence”
How to respect parents
Take 24 hours to cool down before discussing disagreements with parents.
“Prenez 24 heures pour réfléchir à la manière d'aborder les situations où vous êtes en désaccord”
Validate parents' efforts
Start by acknowledging how hard parents are working before giving advice.
“Je vois à quel point tu les aimes, ou cette étape est épuisante, et tu t'en sors très bien”
Key strategies for grandparents
Ensure consistent rules, respect individual children, and prioritize presence over performance.
“Laissez votre petit-enfant être qui il est”
Long-term family benefits
Grandparents who support parents create environments where children feel safe and secure.
“Les grands-parents qui maîtrisent cette compétence constateront que leurs conseils, lorsqu'ils les partagent, sont réellement entendus”
The bottom line
Child psychologists say grandparents should prioritize supporting parents to build stronger family bonds with grandchildren.
