These Seemingly Innocent Grandparenting Habits Are A Major No-No, According To Child Therapists

Child therapists quoted in the piece flag common grandparent habits, like encouraging kids to keep 'secrets' or insisting on hugs, as unintentionally harmful, offering alternative phrasing for each.

The advice centers on respecting children's boundaries and avoiding rule-bending framed as secrecy, with therapists explaining the long-term effects on trust and consent.

Nothing in the piece involves government policy, the White House, or any institution beyond quoted mental health professionals and a lifestyle publication.

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