How to be a better Grandparent

How to be a better GrandparentThe Matt Townsend Show • Season 7, Episode 92, Segment 2

Apr 17, 2018 • 51m

Leslie Zinberg and Kay Ziplow are co-founders of the website GrandParentsLink. Leslie Zinberg is an interior designer and has been married for 48 years with two children and two grandchildren. Currently, she is co-writing a book on mindful grandparenting. Grandparents can have a big impact on the lives of grandchildren. Likewise, Grandparents can be an important source of information for their children who are trying to raise their kids. What is the role of a Grandparent? Leslie Zinberg shares some tips on how to be a better Grandparent.

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