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Share your top tips for grans and you could win a copy of the new Gransnet book

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CariGransnet · 20/11/2013 21:55

To celebrate the publication of the Gransnet book (which is full of great advice for grans new and old and (obviously) the perfect Christmas gift for mums/MiLs) we'd love to know what your top tips for grans would be. Let us know before 5pm on Weds 27 Nov - our two favourites will win a copy of the book.

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Dwerf · 28/11/2013 17:28

Remember the Grandmother's prayer; grant me the energy to step in when I'm needed, the discipline to keep my face out when I'm not, and the wisdom to know the difference. Grin

Shallishanti · 28/11/2013 16:42

I just mentioned this on another thread-
when your dgds are old enough to menstruate put a lined lidded bin next to the toilet, DON'T think it's good enough to put an open bin in the bedroom across the landing
hth

clubnail · 28/11/2013 16:40

Treat your grandchildren equally. That is my top tip.

WaitingForPeterWimsey · 28/11/2013 16:33

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Tee2072 · 24/11/2013 11:49

If advice you give is not taken, it is not a slight against you and does not make your child a 'brat who doesn't listen to anyone.'*

*Bitter experience.

I think subtext just became text...

Suddengeekgirl · 24/11/2013 11:46

Accept that your dd/ ds will raise their children differently to you.
This is not a slight against you!

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CariGransnet · 24/11/2013 11:40

Downton - that is VERY wise (and indeed in the book - I think many gransnetters have learned the hard way)

And yes - book on sale and it's a genuine link so click away Grin

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FruOla · 21/11/2013 09:19

Or Cliff Richard Grin

DowntonTrout · 21/11/2013 09:18

I'm new to this grandma lark so the only advice I can give ( and this is the advice I've given myself) is to only offer opinion or advice when it is asked for.

You asked!

killpeppa · 21/11/2013 09:15

haha didnt think!
everytime I see blue writing I picture Terry Wogan

FruOla · 21/11/2013 09:13

I think we can safely assume that MNHQ wouldn't add a dodgy link - although you're wise to be cautious!

If you hover your cursor over a link, you should get a display of the full URL for the link somewhere on your device so you can see what it is before you choose to open it.

killpeppa · 21/11/2013 09:01

sorry!
I tend not to click on links-too many bad experiences-my ebay page is scary.

FruOla · 21/11/2013 08:35

The link takes you to Amazon, killpeppa, so I guess it's already on sale!

killpeppa · 20/11/2013 21:59

when and where can I get this book?!

top tip-sneaky sweets taste better:)

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