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This is what I try to impart to my Grandkids and anyone else who will listen.

It's heartwarming to hear stories of grandparents who, despite facing challenges and distance, manage to stay connected and play an active role in their grandchildren's lives.

The experience of loving, even without the desired response, can shape us into more compassionate and emotionally mature individuals.

I saw this article and it reminded me that unless a Grandparent or other relative has what is referred to in legal terms as “Standing” the children have no voice protecting them.

No matter where you are in this roller coaster of Grandparents access to their grandchildren it is valuable to share. There is no shortage of Grandparents to share with.

We would all do better to ask this question in all significant situations in all of our relationships.

By the time things get to the point of a “Rights struggle” there has been a lot of water under the bridge. I hear a lot of stories that begin in the Labor and Delivery room at the hospital. Many more come of marriage breakups, etc.

I commend you for taking action on behalf of your Grandkids. It is my belief that we are called as Caring Grandparents to do everything in our power to bring more love and support into the lives of our most precious and vulnerable Grandchildren.

Most of you reading this have already exhausted the common sense approach of appealing to reason. Whatever the reason for the breakdown in the relationship it is still important that we use all the tools at our disposal.

As you know, our grandkids watch us closely—more so than they listen to what we say. Their eyes are always on us, taking in the subtle things we do, the choices we make, and the actions we take.