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How To Set Boundaries With Adult Children and Grandkids (Without Pushing Them Away)

How do you set boundaries with your adult children and grandkids without pushing them away?

Grandfather of 12, Rich Christiansen, admits he hasn't got this one all figured out. Two weeks ago, two of his grandkids smeared chocolate cookies across the playroom walls and carpet, and he and his wife spent six hours cleaning it up. Instead of getting harsh with his kids, Rich turned it into a playful new house rule, and it worked. He also shares the funny side of adult kids who drop by unannounced, the lonely side of boundaries set so tight the kids stop coming, and a 30-year story about a…

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