To be the best grandma possible:

• Make your grandchildren feel valued for who they are.
• Let their parents know they can rely on you, but keep your limits in mind.
• Respect parental authority and rules, and learn the rules that a grandmother should never break.
• Also, if you want to be the best grandma, make sure you get along with the other set of grandparents rather than viewing them as rivals.
• Don’t be afraid to be silly with your grandchildren, but also teach them essential life lessons.
• Above all, be someone to whom your grandchildren can turn for affection, bonding, and support.