Do your parents offer too much parenting advice? Too little?

Lori Wildenberg, author of Grandparents Make Grand Partners, joins Arlene to talk about grandparent and adult-child relationships. They cover how to invite an under-involved grandparent to do more, and how to address a grandparent who offers too much unsolicited advice. Lori shares how she and her husband stay close to their adult daughter despite differing views, and how families can keep connected across distance. You'll also get to hear ideas for handling screen-time disagreements and passing down family faith stories.

02:58 — Why today's grandparents differ from earlier generations

05:10 — How to reach an uninvolved grandparent

10:30 — Story: asking a grandparent to "tone it down"

13:08 — Why unsolicited advice feels like criticism

16:08 — Loving an adult child through disagreement

24:03 — Staying connected with grandkids who live far away

26:49 — Navigating different screen-time philosophies

31:53 — The power of grandparents and passing down faith stories

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