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How can I help my daughter with her first pregnancy?

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Dr. Steven Hesky is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 37 years of experience. He specializes in long-term psychotherapy with adults and adolescents. His training includes Freudian, Jungian, and Existential approaches to psychotherapy, hypnosis, family therapy, marriage counseling, and biofeedback. Dr. Hesky holds a BA in Philosophy from Lake Forest College and an MA and PhD in Existential Clinical Psychology from Duquesne University.

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Focus on being there for her instead of worrying about how your daughter will relate to her future child. At this point, your daughter will need your support more than ever.

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How do I give my daughter emotional support?

Steven Hesky, PhD
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Dr. Steven Hesky is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 37 years of experience. He specializes in long-term psychotherapy with adults and adolescents. His training includes Freudian, Jungian, and Existential approaches to psychotherapy, hypnosis, family therapy, marriage counseling, and biofeedback. Dr. Hesky holds a BA in Philosophy from Lake Forest College and an MA and PhD in Existential Clinical Psychology from Duquesne University.

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Answer any questions your daughter has about her pregnancy—that's a great chance to share some experience and insight about what you went through.

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What should I do if I try to have time with my grandchild, but am too busy?

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FaceTime with the child often. If the child is old enough, set up an email account to communicate.

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How do I keep my role different when raising grandkids?

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If you are raising them, you should do the same things as a parent. If you are just watching them, have fun and if any problems come up, talk to the parents.

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Is it bad to hit one of my grandchildren?

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Even if there is probable cause, you shouldn't hurt them in any way.

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My grandson, 5 years old, acts up at daycare and at his house after visiting with me. Why?

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Maybe he is not used to you being around, try connecting with him more. Take him to the park or the beach. Don't take the parents otherwise he might run back to them rather than with you.

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Sometimes, should I give them what they want?

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Sure. There's nothing wrong with giving a child what they want sometimes. It will make them happy and make them like you more. Part 2 Step 5 addresses this.

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How do I deal with a grandchild I've embarrassed?

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Just keep embarrassing him until be comes to terms with his embarrassing grandmother. Or apologize.

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