Great advice for managing un-grandparents

Ask Amy's recent column addresses how to manage in-laws who can't cope with the fact they're not going to have any grandchildren. Her advice is right on the mark:

You and your husband should sit down with them and restate your decision, acknowledging how difficult this is for them. Say that you hope they can find a way to accept your choice.

Many people get "broody" as they get older; one remedy for broodiness is to spend time with children -- your in-laws could volunteer at a local day care, offer to tutor children, or visit and play with kids who are in extended hospital stays.

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