30+ Grandparenting Mistakes You’d Never Imagine

Don’t Mess with Sleep Routines

Speaking of sleep, let’s talk about routines for a moment. Do you remember how hard it was to get your child to sleep if something disrupted their routine, like a weekend away?

As a grandparent, it’s tempting to be a bit more lenient and bend the rules — like allowing a later bedtime. While this might not be an issue for older kids, younger ones who are still learning good sleep habits might struggle to get back on track after a few late nights."