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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]np:  Has anyone made progress with getting their parents to be more supportive?  I could really use some tips.[/quote]

Heart to heart conversation. Tell them what you mean by supportive - do you want them to ask about DC's progress, spend time with them, be more patient in x, y or z situation. See what happens - but know that it might not change and it may not have anything to do with your child's SN.

I truly expected my mom to be a great grandmother - chatting and delighting in her grandkids, giving time and unconditional love - but she just isn't. She has 3 grandkids (I have 2, one has some SN; and my sister's child who lives 20 minutes from her).

She tells me I"m a great mom, visits a couple times a year and sends gifts at holidays and birthdays and applauds achievements. I know she loves them but she just isn't very involved and definitely hands on grandparent.

My dad (her husband) died at same time as my older kid was born and she is enjoying her freedom and independence -- something she didn't get because she married at 21. It's like she's having her 20's now.

Once I changed and lowered my expectations there was less resentment and conflict over this.

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