Have you ever talked with a grandparent who is not able to see their grandchildren due to a breakdown in communication with their grandchildren’s parents? You may be such a grandparent. It is frustrating, difficult, and emotionally draining. How can you work toward reestablishing a relationship with your grandchildren’s parents so that you can see your grandchildren again?

Grandparent mediation is an option. A mediator can work with you and your grandchildren’s parents (whether your own children or another party) in an effort to open the lines of communication and bring resolution to your situation. Mediation provides a safe and confidential setting to air your differences and concerns in an effort to restore your relationships and work out a plan in the best interest of your grandchildren. Children need the love and concern of their grandparents. They also need to know more about their family’s history through a healthy relationship with their grandparents.

If you or someone you know is faced with a difficult situation involving your grandchildren, consider mediation as a way to reconnect and mend your family ties. You don’t want to miss the joy of being a grandparent.

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