In the past, grandparents lived under one roof with the whole family; today, they only come to visit. The closeness is no longer the same. This brings new, often different problems in their relationships. Christa Meves, now experienced in dealing with grandchildren herself, describes in this paperback how important solid relationships with grandparents are for the emotional development of children. These relationships can also be established despite physical distances. Especially because grandparents are no longer as involved in the family routine and hopefully have a bit more time and patience, they can impart crucial life lessons to their grandchildren. Of course, they can also unintentionally undermine the parents' educational goals with their experience and care, leading to typical grandparenting issues such as interference, spoiling, and competition.