Mistakes grandparents make: Some grandparents believe in using natural home remedies or end up giving leftover medicines to grandchildren, including antibiotics or cough syrups, which may delay proper diagnosis or cause side effects (Image: Pexels)
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Moneycontrol08-01-2026, 08:01

Paediatrician Reveals 5 Grandparent Mistakes Fueling Parent-Child Tension

  • Overfeeding children with snacks and sugary treats, leading to unhealthy eating habits, obesity, and poor appetite.
  • Disrupting children's sleep routines by allowing excessive daytime sleep, impacting health, behavior, and learning.
  • Using home remedies or old medicines without medical advice, risking side effects and delayed diagnosis for children.
  • Allowing excessive screen time as a distraction, negatively affecting physical activity, eye health, and social interaction.
  • Overprotectiveness limiting physical play, hindering bone strength, motor development, immunity, and confidence.

Why It Matters: Grandparents' well-meaning actions can cause tension; open communication and modern medical guidance are vital.

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