I've Never Been A Mother, But Now I'm A Grandma. Here's What That's Like
Huff PostMelissa A. Kay The writer with her grandson. However, since I never went through the “mother” stage, I’m parenting for the first time through my grandson. When figuring out the best way to work through challenges with a grandchild when you’ve never had a child, treat them how you would’ve wanted to have been treated when you were young.” Navigating Sensitive Subjects Complicated, awkward and delicate topics pop up more as my grandson gets older. Piering recommended, “When a child has many people who care for them, it’s helpful if there’s consistency and stability across homes and caregivers, like bedtime or limits around screen time. Parenthood generally doesn’t operate like this, so I’ll never know the real trials and tribulations of being “mom.” I won’t experience all the joys of parenthood, either.
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