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Caring for grandchildren when their parents are living with mental illness
This resource aims to help grandparents prepare for their grandchildren staying with them when their parent is experiencing mental illness.
Read more on Emerging Minds website
Grandparents looking after grandchildren | Raising Children Network
If you’re a grandparent, you might be asked to look after your grandchildren sometimes. The key is being clear about how much child care you’re able to do.
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Grandparents and grandchildren | Raising Children Network
Becoming a grandparent can change your life. It might take you a little while to get used to your new role. What kind of grandparent do you want to be?
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When your grandchildren’s parents divorce | Raising Children Network
If your grandchild’s parents separate or divorce, you might be worried about the whole family. Any support you can give will help them adjust to the change.
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Grandparents and Safe Sleeping
As more grandparents take on caring duties for their grandchildren, it’s important that they know our six safe sleep recommendations.
Read more on Red Nose website
Grandparents and family relationships | Raising Children Network
As a grandparent, you have a big role in supporting your children as they raise grandchildren. This support can be good for all your family relationships.
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Grandparents: roles and boundaries | Raising Children Network
There are many ways to be a grandparent. You might like being hands on or prefer to have less involvement. It’s good to be clear about what role suits you.
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For grandparents - COPMI
Advice for grandparents who are caring for a grandchild when their parent experiences mental illness. Tips and resources that can help when a grandkid comes to stay.
Read more on COPMI – Children of Parents with a Mental Illness website
Supporting children of parents living with mental illness
What to learn more about supporting children of parents living with mental illness? This resource has been designed to help parents, and their friends and families.
Read more on Emerging Minds website
LGBTIQ+ families: parent story | Raising Children Network
‘What makes us special isn’t our family structure, but just us.’ Two mothers talk about family life and the joys and challenges of being same-sex parents.
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