3. Rely on old-fashioned soothing techniques.
As you probably know, what worked for parents decades ago probably won’t fly by today’s standards. So, when a grandparent comments that holding a baby too much will “spoil them” or suggests letting a newborn scream for hours in the name of sleep training, they shouldn’t be surprised when their “helpful” tips fall on deaf—or even angry—ears.
4. Back out after agreeing to babysit.
Caring for children is not an easy task, even when they are so well behaved. So, when grandparents decide that they’re not actually up for watching Frozen for the hundredth time while their grandchild’s parents get to enjoy a rare date night, it’s an undeniable source of frustration.
