My mom will watch the kid on the occasional weekend when we both work, and for the rare date night here and there. Having my mother close enough and able to care for her is wonderful on so many levels. We're truly grateful.Grammy is super loving and a lot less strict than she was as Mom. I really adore their relationship. As we enter the Toddler Years, I need for Grandma to be on board with rules we, her parents, have in place. I'm talking TV and iPad time, disciplinary actions, naptime. We're aiming for consistency in the Things That Matter category.So, when I receive "Had meltdown, won't nap. Tried to bite me." texts and SOS calls, I know baby girl's routine is being broken and the cranky kraken is making an appearance. Usually all it takes is alone time and a nap to correct. Grammy is way too passive for my liking and I don't want this unhealthy pattern to ruin their roles in their relationship.How do I explain to the Grandparents our rules and disciplinary actions and persuade them to follow closely knowing it's best for everyone, but especially the kiddo?(Grandma likes to read articles, so if you have any good ones actually geared towards Grandparenting vs. the Parenting ones she is reading.... those would be useful!) via /r/Parenting http://ift.tt/2qdNgeG
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