Parenthood can be a rollercoaster of emotions, from blissful happiness to abject horror, so when your children have children, your real-life experience can help them and your grandchildren get through the process with flying colors.
Be a Resource
Think back to when you had your children, and how you found someone who had already raised kids to provide advice, or a trusted babysitter so you could take a night off from parenting duties. Offer your services to your kids so they know they can call on you to watch your grandchildren while they have a date night or to assure them that all will be well when their kids develop a fever or the sniffles….