What does it mean to support your adult children when they have a newborn, and to pour your own love into that precious little bundle?

How do you show up in a busy household without overstepping? 👵🍼

Welcome to Grandparents Today. In Part 1 of this gorgeous conversation, your host the Everyday Granny sits down with Nanny Sue to explore the no-nonsense Grand-skill of "reading the room".

Touching on how her own childhood experiences shaped the kind of grandmother she chose to become, Sue also explains how she consciously chose not to be the opinionated voice saying, "In my day..." (because we all know how that comes back to bite you on the bum!), and instead learned to read and respond to the exact energy levels of a household running on empty.

Finally, Sue takes us through the shock of a sudden family relocation to Canada … sharing her practical and creative wisdom on how she kept the Grand-bond alive across the globe using FaceTime sessions and a custom-made Fun with Nanny picture book.

This is an episode packed with real family architecture, highlighting the delicate art of filling your own cup when lifepulls your grandkids away.

You’ll discover all about:

• Reading the Room: How to step into an exhausted household and quietly help without asking a hundred and one questions.
• The Canada Sting: Navigating the deep grief of a long-distance family migration, and how to move forward.
• The Fun with Nanny Books: A brilliant, practical strategy for keeping toddlers familiar with your face from thousands of miles away.
• Community Grandparenting: Why filling the void bystepping up for other lonely kids in your local community can save your mental health.

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Theme Music: "Breath of Autumn" by White Records.